How the midterms are reshaping Louisiana's political influence

Context: Johnson, a Republican from Shreveport, told staff that he will not run for minority leader on a Wednesday morning call, a person familiar with his plans said.

• This is also the second attempt at the top House Republican job for Scalise, who's from Metairie and pitched himself as a leader positioned to bring Republicans back into the majority.

The other side: Tuesday's blue wave also reshapes influence for newly reelected Rep. Troy Carter, who's running unopposed to lead the Congressional Black Caucus.

• Carter could be Louisiana's only Democrat representative, though two House races are still in play with December runoffs.
• "As I enter my fourth term in Congress, I do so with new responsibilities and challenges," Carter said in a statement. "Now, it's time to get to work. We have a duty to defend the right to vote and hold this administration accountable."

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