Callais Ruling Drives Southern Election Map Disputes
The Supreme Court’s Callais ruling is fueling fresh disputes over congressional and legislative maps: Louisiana officials will ask a federal panel to close the case, while plaintiffs want it to consider whether the state’s remaining majority-Black district should also be redrawn. In Mississippi, the ruling has complicated election planning after officials reverted to 2022 legislative maps, raising questions about a sitting senator’s bid in a special election and the maps for 2027 races.
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About Troy Carter
Troy Anthony Carter Sr. is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district since 2021. He was previously a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 7th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter also previously served on the New Orleans City Council and as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is currently one of two Democrats in Louisiana's congressional delegation.
Everything about Troy Carter →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Louisiana, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 26, 1963