A new Louisiana congressional map passed the state House overwhelmingly Wednesday and now moves to the Senate for concurrence ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.

The map was drawn in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state’s previous congressional districts were unconstitutionally drawn. State Representative Mike Johnson noted the revised plan complies with legal requirements following that ruling and keeps Rapides Parish whole within the Fifth Congressional District alongside much of Central Louisiana.

Supporters say the map keeps communities of interest together, pointing to shared economic, educational, transportation, agricultural and cultural ties across the region. The proposal now heads to the state Senate for final consideration before moving to the Governor for signature.

The Shreveport-Bossier Journal will continue to monitor the map’s progress and its implications for Caddo and Bossier Parish voters.