If the decision is upheld, it is likely that net Democrats extra seat in USA house of Representatives.
Now the blocked card has passed in March after the GOP-controlled legislature overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. of map. The card retained the Republican lead. in five of States six constituencies, keeping second the county stretching from Baton Rouge to New Orleans is the only county with a black majority and the only county that supports Democrats.
Although the court order extends the time limit for candidates to collect signatures qualify for November open primaries in state Congress, legal challenges is likely to continue as to whether the state has enough time to attract new rows prior to this year’s election. Louisiana state officials already told the court they were going to appeal decision.
In her decision, Judge Shelley Dick wrote that the timing issue in the Alabama case was “distinguishable” from the Louisiana situation.
Louisiana is now the only state without a map in place for election cycle 2022.
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