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MAY 17, 2026Primary Election
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The LA-05 GOP field has narrowed after Dixon McMakin withdrew, with reporting tying his exit to Donald Trump’s endorsement of state Sen. Blake Miguez. The remaining Republican candidates are set to face off in an April 23 debate as the race continues under Louisiana’s new closed party primary rules. McMakin’s exit after Trump’s endorsement may reduce fragmentation and could strengthen Miguez’s position in the nomination market. The upcoming debate could still shift sentiment among remaining candidates, adding some near-term uncertainty.
By Tierney Sneed, Fredreka Schouten, John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A day after the Supreme Court further gutted the Voting Rights Act, Republican-led states are eying changes to boost the GOP’s gerrymandering effort at the expense of voters of color, while voting rights groups are trying to limit the impact of the ruling on this
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and plans to postpone elections for the U.S. House after the Supreme Court ruled the current voting map unconstitutional.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s decision has set off a scramble among local election heads, GOP state legislators and candidates on both sides of the aisle.
Massachusetts representatives say the 6-3 ruling could let Republican-led states eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts, allowing them to stay in power.
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A proposed bill, if passed, would name a new bridge over the Mississippi River after President Donald Trump.
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A proposed bill, if passed, would name a new bridge over the Mississippi River after President Donald Trump.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
B. MiguezBlake MiguezM. EcholsMichael EcholsM. CordellMisti CordellR. EdmondsRick Edmonds
S. WyattSammy WyattM. MebruerMichael MebruerA. MageeAustin MageeSource: FEC
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