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Southern States Redraw Districts After Court Bans Race-Based Maps

5/14/2026

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Court rulings on race-based maps have spurred redistricting across South before the 2026 midterms.
Louisiana, South Carolina and Missouri are redrawing districts after the Court ruled map race-based.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry postponed June 9 primaries to July 15 to allow a new map.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves cancelled session, saying districts will be redrawn before 2027 elections.

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Story summary

Court rulings on race-based maps have spurred redistricting across South before the 2026 midterms.
Louisiana, South Carolina and Missouri are redrawing districts after the Court ruled map race-based.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry postponed June 9 primaries to July 15 to allow a new map.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves cancelled session, saying districts will be redrawn before 2027 elections.