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Lindsay Garcia sues Gov. Landry over illegal primary cancellation

5/5/2026

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The lawsuit says Governor Jeff Landry’s cancellation of 2026 primary violates law that assigns election scheduling to the legislature.
Governor Jeff Landry and Secretary Nancy Landry attempted to cancel the primary after voting began, despite mail ballots mailed.
The suit cites Supreme Court precedent that elections already underway must continue on the existing map.
Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia filed a lawsuit claiming the suspension violates First, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments.

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The lawsuit says Governor Jeff Landry’s cancellation of 2026 primary violates law that assigns election scheduling to the legislature.
Governor Jeff Landry and Secretary Nancy Landry attempted to cancel the primary after voting began, despite mail ballots mailed.
The suit cites Supreme Court precedent that elections already underway must continue on the existing map.
Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia filed a lawsuit claiming the suspension violates First, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments.