Louisiana’s redistricting process again fails to see value in all of its people

By: Tia Fields

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 690

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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After nearly 10 hours of overnight testimony and debate, the outcome of the Louisiana Legislature’s latest redistricting committee meeting felt less like a decision and more like a declaration.

A declaration about whose voices matter and whose can be managed.

In a Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee meeting that spanned from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning, a 4-3 party line vote advanced Senate Bill 121 by Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe. It establishes boundaries for …

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