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Supreme Court Strikes Louisiana Map, Virginia Plan Rejected

5/19/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Louisiana’s congressional map unconstitutional, a racial gerrymander.
Six minority-representation districts were eliminated, raising concerns about Black congressional presence.
Virginia’s Supreme Court rejected a voter-approved plan that would have created Democratic-leaning districts.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned that a “ghost of the Confederacy” haunts the nation.
Cook Political Report analyst Erin Covey projects Republicans will net five to seven seats while Democrats remain House favorites.

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Louisiana’s congressional map unconstitutional, a racial gerrymander.
Six minority-representation districts were eliminated, raising concerns about Black congressional presence.
Virginia’s Supreme Court rejected a voter-approved plan that would have created Democratic-leaning districts.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned that a “ghost of the Confederacy” haunts the nation.
Cook Political Report analyst Erin Covey projects Republicans will net five to seven seats while Democrats remain House favorites.