Edmond Jordan
Coverage of Edmond Jordan in the Nexus archive.
- LaPolitics: State GOP sees little appetite for another redistricting fight
Louisiana Republicans have declined to join other Southern states in pursuing redistricting efforts, avoiding the contentious debates seen in previous congressional map discussions. The U.S. Supreme Court's Callais decision, which challenges majority-minority districts, has raised concerns about potential threats to Democratic representation in Louisiana, but legislative leaders say no redistricting plans are underway before the 2030 census.
- Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
Louisiana approved a redistricting map that eliminates a majority-Black congressional district in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. State Representative Edmond Jordan spoke with lawmakers before a Louisiana House vote on the plan.
- Louisiana congressional map boosting Republicans nears final passage
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a congressional redistricting bill that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one, increasing Republican representation. The bill, Senate Bill 121, passed 66-36 along party lines and eliminates the district held by U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, retaining only the district represented by U.S. Rep. Troy Carter. Democrats criticized the map as an effort to consolidate political power and deny Black voters equal representation.