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Camese Slams Louisiana GOP Redistricting, Mulls Congressional Run

5/19/2026

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Marshan Camese delivered a viral speech on May 12, 2026, denouncing the GOP redistricting plan and hinting at a run.
Louisiana Republicans approved a congressional map that creates one Democrat-majority district and follows a Supreme Court ruling that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Camese accused Republican senators of betraying the country, called for their prosecution, said he may seek office, and is contacting Bernie Sanders and David Hogg for guidance.

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Marshan Camese delivered a viral speech on May 12, 2026, denouncing the GOP redistricting plan and hinting at a run.
Louisiana Republicans approved a congressional map that creates one Democrat-majority district and follows a Supreme Court ruling that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Camese accused Republican senators of betraying the country, called for their prosecution, said he may seek office, and is contacting Bernie Sanders and David Hogg for guidance.