BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- On This Week in Louisiana Politics, Governor Jeff Landry has called a special legislative session in Louisiana, set to begin on Oct. 23 and run through Nov. 13, to address the 2026 election laws, dates, deadlines, and funding.

This special session comes amid significant political developments in the state, including a landmark redistricting case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Louisiana's Attorney General is involved in the case, which could have major implications for political power across the country.

In a related development, Congressman Cleo Fields, who represents Louisiana's second black majority district, expressed hope that the Supreme Court will uphold the current congressional map. The case has confused local candidates, as noted by

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