Statement From La. Gov. Edwards on 5th Circuit Ordering A New Congressional Map
November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 10 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following statement:
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See below for a statement from Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards:
"As I have said all along, Louisiana can and should have a congressional map that represents our voting population, which is one-third Black.
"This is about simple math, basic fairness, and the rule of law.
"With the 5th Circuit's action today . . .
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See below for a statement from Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards:
"As I have said all along, Louisiana can and should have a congressional map that represents our voting population, which is one-third Black.
"This is about simple math, basic fairness, and the rule of law.
"With the 5th Circuit's action today . . .