Saturday’s election completes the shaping of Louisiana’s executive branch, where most incumbents didn’t seek reelection and opened the door for new leadership in some of the most powerful positions.
Republicans argue that Black populations in the state are too dispersed to be united into a second majority Black district.
Taylor Barras took on the role of Speaker during one of the state’s worst financial crises in decades under former Gov. Bobby Jindal.
In the last 20 years, the Kentucky governorship has changed hands between Democrats and Republicans four times.
The Republican Governors Association defined Wilson before he could define himself.
‘The citizens of Louisiana spoke, or didn’t speak, and made a decision.’
Democrats have consolidated support for former state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson for Governor.
The outcome of the cases could have major implications on the makeup of the next Congress if they result in more predominantly Black — likely Democratic Party-leaning — districts.
Louisiana has six U.S. House districts. Five are currently represented by white Republicans and one by a Black Democrat.
In parts of Plaquemines Parish residents have relied on bottled water for cooking and drinking since June.
