Redistricting Process: Legislative | Population Change (since 2000): 64,396 |
Legislature: Republican | Seats: 6 (-1 from 2010) |
Governor: Bobby Jindal (R) | Members of Congress: 6R, 1D |
Party Control: Republican | 2008: 40% Obama, 59% McCain |
Map Instructions:
Three maps are available for each state. Each has new district outlines in bold.
Click on each district on the map to see more information.
Click the arrow button to switch between districts that are close together.
New Districts by Party Representation
2010 Redistricting Changes:
Old Districts by Partisan Voting Index with New District Outlines
Old Districts by Party Representation with New District Outlines
Louisiana Overview
Redistricting Process: Louisiana’s state legislature controls redistricting, according to Article III, Section 6 of the Louisiana Constitution. Redistricting legislation is considered by the Governmental Affairs committee in each house of the legislature. The state constitution designates the state supreme court as a back-up if the legislature fails to pass a redistricting plan. Should the legislature pass a plan, it is subject to the governor’s veto.
Governor: Republican Bobby Jindal
Legislature: Republicans control both chambers.
Number of Congressional Seats in 2011: 6 (-1 since 2010)
2011 Ideal District Population: 647,625
Link to Louisiana House of Representatives Redistricting Committee