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Cohen Retires, Court-Ordered Maps Dilute Black Vote

5/19/2026

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  • Mike Johnson said the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black district requires maps be drawn without race.
  • Redrawing by Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina will dilute Black voting power before the 2026 midterms.
  • Rep. Steve Cohen announced he will not seek re-election after Tennessee split its majority-Black 9th district.
  • Johnson and President Donald Trump urged Republican states to adopt maps to protect their House majority.