Rep. Garret Graves Not Seeking Re-Election After Redistricting

Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) announced he will not seek reelection in 2024 after redistricting turned his district into a Democratic-leaning area, citing concerns over the fairness and stability of running in a temporary district. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision mandated Louisiana's congressional elections use a map with two majority-black districts, which shifted Graves's seat from 'likely Republican' to 'solid Democrat'. Graves emphasized that continuing his campaign would cause 'permanent damage' to Louisiana's representation and is unfair to constituents who would face further district changes. He expressed disappointment over missing the chance to chair the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee but stressed that his decision is in the best interest of Louisianians. Graves's announcement follows extensive consultation with constituents, supporters, and family. The upcoming election will see new candidates vying for the now Democrat-favored district.