""Allowing elections to proceed under an unconstitutional map would undermine the integrity of our system and violate the rights of our voters," Landry stated. "This executive order ensures we uphold the rule of law while giving the Legislature the time it needs to pass a fair and lawful congressional map.""
"The state's Republican House and Senate leaders said they are prepared to pass new congressional voting districts - and set a new election date - before their regular session ends in a month."
"President Donald Trump, in a series of social media posts Thursday, praised Landry for moving quickly to revise the state's congressional districts and urged Republicans in Tennessee to do likewise in response to the Supreme Court's decision."
Louisiana's congressional primaries were suspended by Governor Jeff Landry due to a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a majority Black congressional district. Early voting was set to begin, but the governor's executive order postponed the primary to allow the Legislature time to create a lawful congressional map. The Republican-controlled secretary of state's office declared an electoral emergency, and all other races will continue as planned. The new primary date will be determined by the Legislature, with support from state Republican leaders.
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