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Louisiana Suspends Primary, Florida Boosts GOP Advantage

5/2/2026

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Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry suspended the May 16 House primary after the Supreme Court ruled the congressional map unconstitutional, noting that states face timing challenges because primaries have passed.
Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order urging the legislature to adopt congressional maps, a move praised by President Donald Trump.
Florida’s legislature passed a plan that raise the Republican advantage from 20-8 to 24-4, requiring Governor Ron DeSantis’s signature.

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Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry suspended the May 16 House primary after the Supreme Court ruled the congressional map unconstitutional, noting that states face timing challenges because primaries have passed.
Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order urging the legislature to adopt congressional maps, a move praised by President Donald Trump.
Florida’s legislature passed a plan that raise the Republican advantage from 20-8 to 24-4, requiring Governor Ron DeSantis’s signature.