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Republican Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana has suspended the state’s primary elections for U.S. House seats and discarded more than 42,000 absentee ballots already cast, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Louisiana’s congressional map.

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 last week to strike down Louisiana’s congressional map, eliminating the state’s only Democratic-leaning and majority-Black district. Landry responded by delaying the primary from May 16 to July 15 and suspending the election process to redraw the map in a way that could benefit Republicans.

By the time Landry postponed the race, over 42,000 absentee ballots had already been submitted, according to the Louisiana Illuminator. The governor’s decision to discard these votes follows direct pressure from former President Donald Trump, who has urged Republican-led states to redraw their congressional maps to favor GOP candidates.

Civil rights groups and Democratic candidates have condemned the move, warning voters that the primary elections remain subject to ongoing legal challenges. While the House races were suspended, other primary contests—including two Senate races—proceeded as scheduled on May 16.

Critics argue that Landry’s actions represent an unprecedented attempt to overturn thousands of legally cast ballots to achieve a partisan advantage. Legal experts and advocacy groups have vowed to challenge the governor’s decision in court, citing violations of voting rights and electoral integrity.

Source: The New Republic
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