Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats

The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races has concluded, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The political boundaries of the area were recently redrawn by lawmakers, under the direction of the courts and governor, to create the state’s second majority-Black district. Additionally, the GOP congressman representing the district has opted not to seek reelection.