May 11 GOP rush to redraw U.S. House seats creates voter confusion, headaches for election officials By John Hanna, Jack Brook, Associated Press Republicans' rush to gerrymander congressional districts across several Southern states is confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials. Continue reading
May 09 The latest congressional redistricting changes and what to know By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The remaking of the U.S. political map accelerated this week in courts and legislatures. Here's a look at where things stand. Continue reading
May 08 A state-by-state guide to the redistricting fight By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Republicans have opened up an advantage in a national redistricting battle among states after a pair of court rulings that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities and invalidated a key Democratic redistricting effort. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 4:41 Supreme Court districting ruling creates confusion in Louisiana early voting By Liz Landers, Kyle Midura, Doug Adams Early voting continues in Louisiana even as the status of the state’s primary elections remains in flux. Last week, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map and the state’s Republican governor suspended primary elections for the U.S. House so… Continue watching
May 02 State redistricting battles intensify following U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle. Here’s a look at how some states are responding. Continue reading
Apr 30 Louisiana congressional primaries suspended after Supreme Court ruling, state officials say By Associated Press Early voting had been scheduled to begin Saturday in advance of the May 16 primary. Continue reading
Apr 29 Supreme Court weakens landmark Civil Rights-era Voting Rights Act, aiding GOP efforts to control the House By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The effect of the ruling may be felt more strongly in 2028 because most filing deadlines for this year's congressional races have passed. Louisiana, though, may have to change its redistricting plan to comply with the decision. Continue reading
Apr 23 Gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana kills 1 person and wounds 5, Baton Rouge police say By Sara Cline, Associated Press Two groups exchanged gunfire inside a food court Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana, killing one person and wounding five more, police said. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 6:06 Killing of 8 children in Louisiana renews focus on domestic violence involving guns By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant Another deadly shooting has torn apart another American community. In Shreveport, Louisiana, a man shot and killed eight children and left two other adults gravely wounded. The killer was reportedly the father of seven of the eight children he shot. Continue watching
Apr 19 Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana By Sophie Bates, Lekan Oyekanmi, Gerald Herbert, Associated Press Authorities and relatives say a man killed seven of his children and another child and wounded two women in Shreveport, Louisiana. The violence Sunday was the nation’s deadliest shooting in more than two years. Continue reading