Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry plans to suspend next month’s primary elections to allow state lawmakers to pass a new congressional map, according to people familiar with the calls.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has informed Republican House candidates of his intention to suspend next month's primary elections to allow state lawmakers time to enact a new congressional map.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has informed Republican House candidates of his intention to suspend next month's primary elections to allow state lawmakers time to enact a new congressional map.
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