Several state lawmakers, including North Carolina’s Tricia Cotham and Louisiana’s Jeremy LaCombe, have switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, impacting the balance of power in their respective state legislatures.
Cotham’s move has drawn criticism from constituents, and her decision to seek re-election has implications for the political landscape in her district.
“Cotham’s announcement ends speculation over her political future after Republicans last month redrew maps for the state’s congressional and legislative districts that seemed to reward her with options if she chose to run for office in 2024,” the AP said.