Who is Marshall Simien Jr., Lake Charles next mayor
In a historic election on May 3, 2025, Marshall Simien Jr. was elected as the first ...
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DOJ reverses stance on Louisiana redistricting case before the Supreme Court, no longer backs new Black voter district
Four days after Trump's swearing-in this January, the Justice Department told the Supreme Court that the federal government's ...
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Supreme Court wrestles with Louisiana congressional map’s future
The Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with whether to leave in place Louisiana's congressional map that was used ...
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Voting Rights Act enforcement increases turnout
Inequities continue to shape U.S. elections, with disparities in voter participation persisting over time. As noted ...
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Louisiana early voting sees record in-person voting, big drop in Black voter turnout
Louisiana’s early voting turnout numbers are in, and while in-person voting set a new record, total ...
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