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The Independent UK
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Louisiana and Virginia take steps toward redistricting amid national battle for partisan advantage

A national battle for partisan advantage in next year's congressional elections is intensifying, with Republican lawmakers in Louisiana and Democrats in Virginia advancing plans that could enable mid-decade redistricting.

In Louisiana, legislators have passed a bill to delay the state's 2026 primary elections by a month. This strategic move aims to provide sufficient time for lawmakers to redraw the state's U.S. House districts, should the Supreme Court invalidate the existing boundaries.

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