Newly sworn in, Louisiana's Gov. Jeff Landry calls for special session to draw new congressional map

Newly sworn in, Louisiana's Gov. Jeff Landry calls for special session to draw new congressional map

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In his first hours in office, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday called a redistricting special session, giving lawmakers the opportunity to draw and replace the state’s current congressional map that a federal judge said violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.…

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