"Legal Battle Looms Over GOP Plan to Aid Louisiana Democrat in Redistricting"
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The GOP's plan to aid a Louisiana Democrat by allowing a Republican candidate to run unopposed in a state Senate race could face legal challenges. The plan involves a last-minute switch of a Republican candidate to another race, leaving the Democrat unopposed in the original race. However, legal experts argue that this move could violate the state's election laws and face court challenges, potentially leading to the disqualification of the Republican candidate.
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