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Louisiana Republicans pass new electoral map that guts majority-Black district
Louisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district, previously protected by the Voting Rights Act. The map, which reconfigures the sixth congressional district, is expected to increase Republican representation to five of six congressional seats and will be signed by Republican governor Jeff Landry.
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