Louisiana Governor Signs Controversial New Congressional Map into Law

Redrawn 6th District could cost GOP its House majority, warns incumbent Rep. Garret Graves.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a new congressional map into law, creating a second majority-Black district in the state.
The new map redraws the 6th Congressional District, currently represented by Republican Rep. Garret Graves, who has warned that the change could cost the GOP its House majority.
The change follows a lengthy legal battle and a decision from a federal appeals court mandating the creation of a second majority-Black district.
Despite the potential challenge to his seat, Graves has announced he will run for re-election, though he has not specified in which district.
The new map is expected to give Democrats an additional seat in the Louisiana delegation.