Republicans in Louisiana and South Carolina took steps toward new congressional maps, eliminating Democratic-held seats.
Louisiana's state Senate passed a map reducing two Democratic, majority-Black districts to one. This could give Republicans an extra seat in November midterms.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster called a special session to redraw the map, likely ousting longtime Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn.
The Supreme Court's decision weakened protections for minority districts. Tennessee and Alabama are also acting.
The new maps boost Republicans' chances, though Democrats are still favored to win the House.
The Louisiana map passed 27-10 on party lines, heading to the state House.
Governor Jeff Landry suspended primaries after the court ruling, with thousands of absentee ballots already returned.
Democrats criticize the map for diluting Black voting power. Republicans say it's for partisan, not racial, advantage.
The current map was ruled unconstitutional for relying on race. The new map has one Democratic district connecting New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
In South Carolina, Clyburn's district may be split. A simple majority is enough for approval.
