The US state of Louisiana will hold several primary elections on Thursday, including for the United States Senate, the state’s Supreme Court, and a slate of local offices. Notably absent will be the primary, in which members of the Democratic and Republican parties will select their candidates for the state’s six US House districts ahead of the general elections in November. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 US top court voids Louisiana voting map amid national redistricting fight list 2 of 3 New Florida map boosts Republican seats amid national redistricting fight list 3 of 3 Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting end of list The primary vote has been paused by the state’s governor following a major Supreme Court ruling that opens the door to redrawing the state’s congressional district map, eliminating one of two majority-Black districts. Rights groups have challenged the pause, saying it violates both the US and the state’s constitutions.…