On January 22, independent Louisiana voter Jeffry Sanford filed a state court lawsuit against the new Louisiana election system for congressional elections. See this story. The bill that set up the new system, HB 17, is on the Governor’s desk, but the Governor hasn’t signed it yet. But because the Governor suggested the bill, it seems certain that he will sign it.
The lawsuit is Sanford v Landry, 19th judicial district court.
The plaintiff is Jeffry Sanford (one ‘e’ in Jeffry, last name Sanford). The governor is Jeffrey (2 e’s) “Jeff” Landry.
Here is an article about the lawsuit.
https://www.wafb.com/2024/01/22/jungle-primary-bill-subject-lawsuit-baton-rouge-attorney-previous-political-candidate/
The lawsuit is based on due process grounds. Last week, on the day the House committee hearing was held, Governor Landry had announced that all state offices would be closed due to a weather emergency.
Incidentally, Governor Landry has signed HB 17.
Sounds like a good way to conduct government and pass laws.