Why South Carolina and Louisiana Voters Are Still Waiting for Congressional Maps
When voters cast their ballots this fall in South Carolina and Louisiana, they’ll be voting with congressional maps deemed unlawful by federal courts.
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When voters cast their ballots this fall in South Carolina and Louisiana, they’ll be voting with congressional maps deemed unlawful by federal courts.
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