Edwards supports 2nd majority-Black House district

Gov. John Bel Edwards came out in support of adding a second majority-Black U.S. House district Thursday–a move which would give minority voters much more political sway statewide. His statements are the most specific comments Edwards, a Democrat, has made on the political redistricting process. Edwards can veto the political maps put forward by legislators, meaning he could reject a congressi...

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