Louisiana’s Election “Pause”: A Playbook for Disenfranchisement?

The “Bayou State” just became the frontline of a national crisis. Yesterday, Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order suspending Louisiana’s U.S. House primaries just 48 hours before early voting was set to begin. This isn’t just a local “pause”—it’s a stress test for American democracy. The SCOTUS Trigger: Louisiana v. Callais This week, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, calling the creation of a second majority-Black district (District Read more […]

Who are the Voters in Greater Houston for the 2024 Election?

With a historic Democratic National Convention ending with the official nomination of the first African-American Woman/ First Asian American two months before the 2024 elections, the landscape of the Greater Houston electorate is as dynamic and diverse as the city itself. Known for its growth and cultural richness, Houston reflects not just Texas’ demographic trends, but also those of the nation. At the end of July, Houston Ethnic Media held the first of 3 briefings on the 2024 elections, kicking Read more […]