States Consider Redistricting Changes Following Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision
Louisiana and Tennessee are weighing congressional redistricting changes after a Supreme Court ruling limited Voting Rights Act provisions.

Two states are considering changes to their congressional district maps following a recent Supreme Court decision that limited the scope of certain Voting Rights Act provisions regarding majority-minority districts.
In Louisiana, uncertainty surrounds whether Governor Jeff Landry will postpone the state's May 16 primary election for House races after a court ruled the state's congressional districts unconstitutional. The Republican governor has not yet announced a decision on the timing of the election or potential map changes.
Meanwhile, President Trump stated Thursday that he discussed redistricting with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican. According to Trump, the conversation focused on redrawing congressional districts in ways that could benefit Republican candidates in upcoming elections.
The discussions in both states follow Wednesday's Supreme Court decision that narrowed the interpretation of Voting Rights Act provisions used to create districts with majority-minority populations. The ruling has prompted officials in multiple states to reconsider their current congressional maps.
The timing of any redistricting efforts could impact upcoming elections, with Louisiana's primary scheduled for mid-May and national midterm elections approaching in November. Legal challenges and implementation timelines may affect how quickly any new maps could take effect.