Louisiana Governor Signs Bill Creating New Congressional Map That Could Cost Republicans a Seat in Congress

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a bill that redraws district boundaries, creating a second majority-black district and threatening a GOP-held seat.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks during the start of the special session in the House Chamber in Baton Rouge, La., on Jan. 15, 2024. Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP, Pool

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, has signed a bill creating a new congressional map that establishes a second majority-black district—which could cost Republicans a seat in Congress, threatening their slim House majority.

Mr. Landry signed the new map into law on Jan. 22, several days after Louisiana lawmakers approved it in a special legislative session called to comply with a federal court order requiring the state legislature to draw the new map in compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act—or let the courts redraw the boundaries at trial.