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John – I want to update you on the situation in Louisiana, one of the last states to adopt congressional maps:
- First, legislative Republicans passed a gerrymandered map that ignored the voices of Black Louisianans.
- Then, Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards – whose election we supported – vetoed the map!
- But a couple of weeks ago, Republicans in the legislature overrode the veto.
This isn’t over. Voters are challenging the Louisiana map in court under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, noting that while African Americans make up 33% of Louisiana’s population, only one of the six districts drawn by Republicans – or 17% – is majority-Black. It’s part of a pattern of gerrymandering that’s been repeated state after state.
And frankly, if we want to fight against unfair maps and ensure that everyone has a voice in our politics, we’re going to need your help.
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– Ben
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