Dossier
2026 midterm primaries
Coverage of 2026 midterm primaries in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana claims supreme court voting rights decision means it cannot carry out primaries with current electoral maps – live
Louisiana's governor and attorney general have postponed the 2026 midterm primaries following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, causing political and public concern. The decision has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue it creates voter confusion and undermines electoral fairness.