(AP) — With bipartisan support, a proposed Louisiana congressional map that would create a second majority-Black district sailed through the state Senate on Wednesday and will advance to the House chamber for debate.
A second majority-Black district could also result in another Democratic seat in Congress.
Officials have until Jan. 30 to pass new congressional boundaries with a second majority-minority district in Louisiana.
A judge on the district court signaled that she will create a map by herself if lawmakers don't complete the task.
On the Senate floor Wednesday, Democrats raised concerns that under the proposed map, the Black voting-age population in Carter's district would decrease to 51%.
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