US Congressional Maps Redrawn in Southern States Spark Voter Confusion and Primary Disruptions

Republicans redrew congressional maps in five Southern states after a Supreme Court ruling weakened voting rights protections.Nearly 180,000 early ballots in Louisiana were invalidated due to the sudden shift in district boundaries.Election officials are rushing to reprogram systems while lawmakers scramble to hold primary do-overs to accommodate new lines.Voting rights groups warn that these rapid changes will suppress voter turnout and undermine confidence in the democratic process.