Louisiana election news
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April 27 election: St. Gabriel to pick new council member, Iberville voters will decide taxes
Voters in Iberville Parish have several ballot items to track in the municipal general election on Saturday, April 27, including a runoff and three tax proposals.
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April 27 election: East Baton Rouge voters will decide taxes, elect new Baker council member
The race for District 4 Councilmember in the city of Baker is a runoff between Robert Young and Toni Jackson. Both are Democrats. Two local tax proposals also are on the ballot.
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Many questions remain about proposed changes in rushed constitutional convention
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Governor Jeff Landry is pushing to make reforms to the state constitution. Some legislators and advocates are concerned that those reforms will lead to sweeping changes and there is not a lot of insight into what is to be altered. The state constitution has not been rewritten since 1974. Since […]
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry wants to rewrite the state Constition: What we know
Will Louisiana's homestead exemption be in play if lawmakers approve a convention to rewrite the Constitution?
3 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Elton mayor recall on ballot for special election
Allegations of voter fraud sparked the first petition filed by Roderick Williams, an Elton property owner, to recall the mayor back in June of 2023.
1 min read - USWGNO
New Black congressional district in Louisiana bows to politics, not race, backers say
Politics and race are both factors in a pending court challenge of Louisiana's new congressional maps. How much weight each carry is a major question before three federal judges whose ruling could affect the balance of power in the next Congress.
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What Louisiana voters should know before April 27 election: Early voting times
The Municipal General Election is set for Saturday, April 27. Secretary of State Nancy Landry reminds residents of the early voting period before heading to the polls.
1 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Ville Platte alderman indicted on 36 counts of voter fraud
A Ville Platte alderman has been indicted for a second time for voter fraud in the 2022 election, authorities said.
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Louisiana lawmakers reject minimum wage raise and protections for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace
Measures failed in a House committee Thursday that would have gradually increased Louisiana's $7.25 an hour minimum wage and make discriminating against LGBTQ people in the workforce illegal.
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March 23 elections saw participation from 44,000 voters: Here's the statistics
The March 23 elections featured races for Caddo Parish sheriff and parish commissioner.
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With election just months away, Louisiana awaits ruling on Congress map, Black district
A federal three-judge panel could rule within days on whether Louisiana's new congressional map with second Black district is constitutional
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March 23 elections saw 103,000 participants: Here's the statistics
The March 23 elections featured races for Monroe mayor and council seats.
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This Week in Louisiana Politics: The Ten Commandments, LSU and the national anthem
On This Week in Louisiana Politics, Gov. Jeff Landry lashes out at the LSU women's basketball team for not being on the court during the national anthem.
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Here's what we know about a proposed convention to create a new Louisiana Constitution
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports a convention to rewrite the state Constitution.
2 min read - WorldThe News-Star
Monroe City Council District 5 candidates headed to runoff election. What happens next?
Saturday's election ended in no clear answers for who will be taking office in Monroe and now there will be a runoff election.
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Here are the results of Saturday's primary elections in Caddo Parish
Results are complete as of late Saturday, but unofficial until verified.
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Loren Lampert wins 9th Judicial District Court judgeship
Loren Lampert won election to the 9th Judicial District Court Division D seat vacated when Judge John Davidson retired last year, beating attorney Allie Paige Nowlin.
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Henry Whitehorn becomes first Black man to be elected Caddo Parish Sheriff
Whitehorn secured 53% of the in-person vote on election day, a percentage that did not change once early votes were counted.
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March 23 election: Slaughter elects police chief, aldermen and Jackson board race goes to runoff
East Feliciana Parish voters elected Howard Henderson II, No Party, as the next Slaughter police chief and "Mitch" Harrell, Democrat, as Jackson's marshal in complete but unofficial results.
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March 23 election: East Baton Rouge Parish voters re-elect Baker mayor, chief of police
On Saturday, March 23, East Baton Rouge Parish voters re-elected Darnell Waites as the mayor of Baker, elected Carl Dunn as Baker police chief and chose Emily Soule as the new District 8 School Board member.
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Here are the results of Saturday's primary elections in Ouachita Parish
Results are complete as of late Saturday, but unofficial until verified.
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March 23 election: Iberville Parish voters choose new school board member, council race goes to runoff
Iberville Parish residents chose Yolanda Holmes, Democrat, as the new District G school board representative. The St. Gabriel council race will go to a runoff.
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Collin Sims elected as district attorney of St. Tammany, Washington parishes
Voters elected Collin Sims as the next district attorney of St. Tammany and Washington parishes during the March 23, 2024, election.
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David Camardelle re-elected as mayor of Grand Isle
Voters re-elected David Camardelle as mayor of Grand Isle on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
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Biden, Trump continue march to rematch in dominant Louisiana presidential primary wins
What do dominant Louisiana presidential primary wins for Joe Biden and Donald Trump mean for their November 5 rematch showdown?
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March 23 election: Iberville Parish voters to vote on school board, council members
Iberville Parish will be able to vote on a new school board members and a new council member in St. Gabriel.
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March 23 election: 2 East Feliciana towns will pick new law enforcement, government leaders
East Feliciana Parish will cast ballots for the next Slaughter police chief and aldermen and Jackson's new marshal and members of the board of trustees.
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WGNO has your voter guide as you head to the polls this election day
Saturday, March 23 is election day in Louisiana.
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March 23 election: East Baton Rouge Parish voters will select new Baker mayor, police chief
What will residents in East Baton Rouge Parish Parish vote on in the election Saturday? They will be choose the next mayor, chief of police and councilmembers in Baker and a school board member for District 8.
1 min read - PoliticsWGNO
Louisiana’s presidential primaries see low early voting turnout
Early voting numbers are still coming in, but the Louisiana presidential primary has lower turnout than in previous presidential election years.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Advertiser
Trump, GOP-led states argue ‘absolute presidential immunity’ claim to Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump renewed his call to dismiss charges against him, asserting that presidents enjoy near-total immunity from criminal prosecution.
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If elected Saturday, how will Kema Dawson and Jamie Mayo serve alongside each other?
The two engaged in a heated altercation following a Feb. 22 political forum, resulting in the filing of reciprocal temporary restraining orders.
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25,000 Caddo Parish individuals have early voted in the March 23 elections: Here's results
The Louisiana Secretary of State has reported that more than 25,000 Caddo Parish individuals have already voted in the March 23 elections.
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Proposed bills add limits to who can help fill out, turn in mail-in ballots
A number of bills have been proposed that will put restrictions on voting by mail and those who may help someone fill out their mail-in ballots.
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North Louisiana voters fear unfamiliar representation in new congressional district seat
Black voters in northern Louisiana fear that their interests will not be represented in Congress with new 6th Congressional District.
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Baton Rouge mayor receives endorsement from Congressman Troy Carter
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome received an endorsement from Congressman Troy A. Carter.
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Don't forget to cast your vote, early voting for presidential primaries ends Saturday
Early voting for the March 23 Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Primary Election continues through Saturday.
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Meet the candidates running for mayor of Baker
New leadership could be coming to the City of Baker. The mayor’s seat is up for re-election this year.
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The Race for Baker Mayor: Air Force veteran running for mayor
Election day for the Baker mayoral race is March 23. Early voting began on Saturday, March 9, and continues through March 16, except for Sunday.
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The Race for Baker Mayor: Former councilwoman announces run for mayor
Four candidates are running to become Baker's next mayor.
1 min read - USWGNO
Early voting for Louisiana primaries starts March 9
Early voting for the Presidential Preference and Municipal Primary Election in Louisiana will begin on Saturday, March 9 and run through Saturday, March 16.
1 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Caddo, Bossier early voting starts Saturday. Here's what you need to know
Voters in Caddo and Bossier parishes can have an early say by casting ballots as early as Saturday.
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Baton Rouge Bike N Vote gets community involved in early voting
Bike N Vote Baton Rouge will kick off Saturday, March 9 at 521 North 3rd Suite A in Baton Rouge. Check-in will be at 9 a.m. and the ride starting at 10 a.m. People can register online.
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Shreveport City Council approves April 27 bond election to be placed on ballot: What to know
If approved by voters, the bond measure will authorize spending $256 million on various infrastructure projects, including streets, water and sewage.
2 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Trump endorses Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow: Here's what he had to say
Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow met with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
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City of Plaquemine mayor to retire at end of 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — After serving as mayor for over seven years, City of Plaquemine Mayor Edwin “Ed” Reeves Jr. is retiring at the end of the year. Reeves, who has been in public service for over 30 years, announced his retirement on Tuesday, Feb. 20. “I would like to take this opportunity to […]
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What Louisiana voters should know before March 23 election: Deadlines, early voting times
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Primary Election is set for Saturday, March 23 and the voting registration deadline is quickly approaching. Secretary of State Nancy Landry is reminding residents to register to vote before it’s too late. The deadline to register in person, by mail or at the OMV […]
1 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Advocates Combat Deepfakes in Louisiana Elections, As Federal Regulations Lag Behind
Louisiana is only one of five states that has not introduced or passed legislation against the use of deepfakes in U.S. elections.
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West Monroe tax for public works and safety equipment to go on ballot: Here's what to know
If approved by voters, the millage will run for 10 years and will generate roughly $831,000 annually.
1 min read - USWGNO
Judge: Louisiana legislative districts dilute Black voting strength, violate the Voting Rights Act
New state House and Senate boundary lines drawn up by the Louisiana Legislature in 2022 dilute Black voting strength in violation of the U.S. Voting Rights Act, a federal judge in Baton Rouge ruled Thursday.
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Federal judge: Louisiana House, Senate voting maps weaken Black votes, break law
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A federal judge ruled that the Louisiana voting maps for the Senate and House of Representatives violate the Voting Rights Act. The maps “dilute Black voting strength.” On Thursday, Feb. 8, U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick ordered the state to redistrict the voting maps. The deadline has not yet been set. […]
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Police officer filed recall petition on Ville Platte police chief
A recall for the Ville Platte police chief has been filed by a police officer.
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Donald Trump endorses Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins as 'America First Warrior'
Acadiana Congressman Clay Higgins, a fierce ally of Donald Trump, is seeking his fifth term.
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Jefferson Parish voters reminded to update party affiliation ahead of Spring primaries
Jefferson Parish voters are being advised to confirm their "Party Affiliation" ahead of the spring primary election.
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Can Trump be on the ballot? It’s the Supreme Court’s biggest election test since Bush v. Gore
WASHINGTON (AP) — A case with the potential to disrupt Donald Trump’s drive to return to the White House is putting the Supreme Court uncomfortably at the center of the 2024 presidential campaign. In arguments Thursday, the justices will, for the first time, wrestle with a constitutional provision that was adopted after the Civil War […]
6 min read - USThe News-Star
Municipal employee union makes endorsement in Monroe mayoral race. Here's who they support
Local 2388 represents Monroe City employees with the exception of fire, police, transit, operations and engineering.
1 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
What’s next for the Opelousas police chief?
There are residents in Opelousas who seem to believe there are two options, will the chief of police resign, or will there be a recall election?
2 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Bill Cassidy discusses reelection plans while blistering Louisiana closed party primary law
Senator Bill Cassidy said Louisiana's new closed party primary law unnecessarily increases election costs and disenfranchises thousands of voters.
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Louisiana among states most obsessed with Stanley cups, study says
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — There were 67,000 searches for Stanley cups in Louisiana, a study said. Experts at JeffBet said they analyzed the number of Google searches for Stanley cups made per 100,000 people in each state. They aimed to find where the craze took off the most. The southern states were in the […]
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Will you be able to vote or run in Louisiana's future closed party primary elections?
Louisiana will reshape its election system for some offices beginning in 2026 with a new law signed by Governor Jeff Landry.
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Who's in, who's out of race for Louisiana's new majority Black congressional district seat
Here's who's in, who's out and who's considering a campaign for Louisiana's new majority Black 6th Congressional District seat.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Town Talk
Local attorney tells Alexandria Rotary about representing Jan. 6 defendant, other issues
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously will find states can't exclude former President Donald Trump from their ballots, one local attorney predicted Tuesday.
4 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Sen. Gerald Boudreaux calls new congressional district plan ‘a sigh of relief’
The end of the first special session under Governor Jeff Landry ended Friday with a big win for Black voters. The state now has its second majority-black congressional district.
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Garret Graves blasts congressional map as 'boneheaded' move by Louisiana governor, Legislature
Louisiana lawmakers and Governor Jeff Landry have approved a new congressional map that creates a second majority Black district.
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Landry signs bills creating second Black Congressional district; changes election primary system
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a bill into law that changes Louisiana to a closed primary system. “Today, we began the process of necessary structural change to our election system, allowing for a cleaner and simpler final ballot, and we took the pen out of the hand of a non-elected […]
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Louisiana reshapes primary system for congressional elections
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill that will change the state's election process for certain primary races, including Congress and the state Supreme Court.
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Louisiana reshapes future elections with move to closed party primaries for some offices
Louisiana will move to a closed party primary system for some offices beginning in 2026.
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Louisiana lawmakers advance bill that would shift the state’s open ‘jungle’ primary to a closed one
Following a push by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would overhaul the state’s unique open “jungle primary” system and move to a closed party primary.
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Louisiana Voters Need to Remember These Key Dates for the 2024 Election Season
Louisiana’s election schedule looks a little different thanks to an unusual electoral system known as a "jungle primary."
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Louisiana takes first steps toward closed primary elections supported by Gov. Jeff Landry
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry called the state's current jungle primary election system 'a relic of the past,' but Senator Bill Cassidy disagrees.
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Governor Jeff Landry endorses Trump for president, says Louisiana entrenched in MAGA
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has a longtime close relationship with former President Donald Trump and his family.
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Jeff Landry calls session to draw new congressional, Supreme Court maps, change elections
On his first day in office, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issues call for Special Session of Legislature to address political maps, elections.
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Grassroots efforts grow voter rolls in Georgia. Can it happen in Louisiana?
Georgia has seen an increase in minority voter registrations. Other states in the Deep South consider whether those efforts will work elsewhere.
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Three qualify to run for Monroe Mayor in 2024, including incumbent and former mayor
Here are the three candidates vying for Monroe City's top office.
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Louisiana Supreme Court won’t hear Caddo Sheriff’s race appeal. Whitehorn reacts
On Thursday the Louisiana Supreme Court announced that the application filed by Henry Whitehorn had been denied.
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Experts look at historically low voter turn out in Louisiana
Only about 36% of registered voters cast ballots in October’s primary election, marking the lowest turnout in a Louisiana gubernatorial primary since 2011.
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Louisiana voter registration guide for presidential preference primary elections
Louisiana's presidential preference primary elections are scheduled for March 23, 2024.
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Whitehorn files application to the Louisiana Supreme Court. Learn more about the case
On Thursday Henry Whitehorn filed an application to the Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision.
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When will Friday Ellis qualify for Monroe mayor’s race?
Candidates are continuing to qualify for mayoral, council, aldermen and chief of police races in Caldwell and Ouachita parishes.
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