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politics2 years ago

"Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map with Added Black-majority District"

Louisiana's state legislature approved a new congressional map that includes a second Black-majority district, potentially endangering incumbent Rep. Garret Graves. The map, which requires Gov. Jeff Landry's signature, maintains the 2nd Congressional District as majority-Black and designates the 6th Congressional District, represented by Graves, as the state's second. This decision follows a prolonged redistricting battle and legal challenges, ultimately leading to the creation of the new map.

via The Hill|
#congressional-maps#garret-graves#jeff-landry
politics2 years ago

"Trump-backed Republican Jeff Landry flips Louisiana governor's seat in stunning GOP victory"

Jeff Landry, a rightwing Republican backed by Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, marking a major victory for the Republican party as they regain control of the governor's mansion after eight years. Landry, who has raised the profile of attorney general since taking office in 2016, has championed conservative policies and clashed with current governor John Bel Edwards on issues such as LGBTQ rights and state finances. One of Landry's top priorities as governor will be addressing crime in urban areas, as Louisiana has the nation's second-highest murder rate per capita.

via The Guardian US|
#donald-trump#jeff-landry#john-bel-edwards
politics2 years ago

"Republican Jeff Landry reclaims Louisiana governor's mansion for GOP in major election victory"

Republican Jeff Landry, backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, reclaiming the office for the GOP after eight years. Landry, the state's Attorney General, defeated a crowded field of candidates and will replace the only Democratic governor in the Deep South, John Bel Edwards. Landry's victory is seen as a major win for the Republican Party, and he has pledged to prioritize addressing crime in urban areas and champion conservative policy positions.

via ABC News|
#governors-race#jeff-landry#john-bel-edwards
politics2 years ago

LaToya Cantrell recall campaign falls short of required signatures.

The effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has failed as the recall petition only had 27,243 valid signatures, well short of the nearly 45,000 names needed to force a referendum on Mayor Cantrell. The campaign filed a lawsuit against the Orleans Parish Registrar claiming that more than 30,000 voters listed voters in the parish have either moved out of the state or to another parish within the state.

via WWLTV.com|
#john-bel-edwards#latoya-cantrell#petition