Democratic Representative Troy Carter has secured reelection for his seat in the U.S. House, representing Louisiana. Carter, who serves an area that includes part of New Orleans, began his congressional journey in 2021. Over the last century, his district has predominantly elected Democrats to the House, with only one exception during that time. For over ten years, the individual holding the position in Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District has been the sole Democrat from the state in Congress.

In a significant move, the state Legislature created a new congressional map this year, which has introduced a second majority-Black district in Louisiana. This change is expected to lead to an additional Democratic seat in the House, indicating a shift in the political landscape. The announcement of Carter’s victory was made by news outlets at 11:33 p.m. EST.