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Supreme Court Delay Keeps Louisiana's Districts for 2026 Elections

1/4/2026

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Because the Supreme Court did not rule on Louisiana v. Callais by the end of 2025, Louisiana will use its current six congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections.
Louisiana v. Callais challenges the legality of a second majority-Black district and tests Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Qualifying for closed party primaries will occur February 11–13, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.

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Story summary

Because the Supreme Court did not rule on Louisiana v. Callais by the end of 2025, Louisiana will use its current six congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections.
Louisiana v. Callais challenges the legality of a second majority-Black district and tests Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Qualifying for closed party primaries will occur February 11–13, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.