Louisiana election news
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Meet the first Republican from Acadia Parish to be appointed to Electoral College
Acadia Parish's Parish Attorney was selected to place one of Louisiana's Electoral College votes in the upcoming presidential election.
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New voter engagement center opens in Central City
A new voter engagement center has opened in Central City ahead of the fall elections.
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High school football schedules for teams in the Lafayette area this season
Check out the schedules for area high school football teams ahead of the Sept. 5 start to the season across Louisiana.
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Louisiana Supreme Court disqualifies candidate from Supreme Court District 2 race
The Louisiana State Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, Aug. 20, that Marcus Hunter is ineligible to run for the Associate Justice Supreme Court, 2nd Supreme Court District seat. The justices also declined to hear a case that might have returned Leslie Chambers to the ballot.
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Venezuelan demonstration held in Lafayette amid election disputes
Around the world, Venezuelans are protesting after they say the recent election in Venezuela is a fraud.
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Meet the candidates running for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District
In the newly formed majority-minority district that stretches from Baton Rouge, to Lafayette, to Shreveport – three major candidates are looking to Washington D.C. to make some changes.
5 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
St. Martinville city council member faces recall effort
Ernest Bing and Kenrell Francois have filed the petition to recall Janise Anthony with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
1 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Louisiana congressional candidates have secured these key endorsements for Nov. 5 election
Louisiana voters will elect all six of their U.S. House members this fall. Here are the endorsements the candidates have lined up so far.
3 min read - PoliticsKLFY Lafayette
Younger people encouraged to apply as election workers
As the November election approaches, the importance of poll workers, also called election workers and poll commissioners, becomes increasingly crucial.
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Monroe-area high school football schedules for the 2024 season
Football season is just around the corner. Teams started practice this week, with games set for the first weekend after Labor Day. See your favorite team's lineup here.
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Baton Rouge mayoral candidates raise more than $1.3M in total donations ahead of Nov. 5 election
As the November election gets closer, quarterly campaign financial reports for mayoral candidates in East Baton Rouge were released.
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Louisiana 4th Circuit Court removes a candidate from Supreme Court ballot, keeps another
The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal issued a ruling in a case that would allow candidates to remain on the ballot after being challenged.
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Secretary of State: Baton Rouge judge removed from 19th Judicial bench stays on ballot
A 19th Judicial Court Judge who was removed from the bench will stay on the ballot for the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal seat.
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See when, where the East Baton Rouge Parish mayoral candidate forum will happen
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) announced the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayoral Candidate Forum will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
1 min read - USShreveport Times | The Times
Louisiana voting rights after a felony conviction? Here's what you should know
Caddo Parish Registrar of Voters Dale Sibley explains how a convicted felon can regain the right to vote in Louisiana.
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2 East Baton Rouge Metro Council candidates are disqualified. See area ballot changes
Two candidates for the East Baton Rouge Metro Council were disqualified from their races in court on Friday, Aug. 2. Learn more about the city races and other candidate withdrawls in the surrounding area.
2 min read - USShreveport Times | The Times
Voting by mail in Louisiana? Here's what you need to know.
New regulations include restrictions on mail-in ballots and voters with disabilities.
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Louisiana voters picked Joe Biden in Democratic presidential primary. Now what happens?
According to Secretary of State Nancy Landry's office, the deadline for candidates for the presidential elector to file all the necessary qualifying documents with their office is Aug. 23.
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One Democrat, two Republicans face off for open Louisiana Public Service Commission seat
People in south Louisiana will vote for a new Public Service Commissioner after Craig Green announced his resignation. Three candidates are in the race for the board that regulates utilities.
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Democrats look to longtime state Sen. Cleo Fields to flip Louisiana congressional seat blue
Poised to flip a once reliably Republican congressional seat in Louisiana, Democrats’ are placing their hopes with state Sen. Cleo Fields, who has been a fixture in state politics for more than three decades and is looking to return to Congress.
4 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Second Youngsville police chief candidate disqualified
Judge Scott Privat ruled at a hearing in the 15th Judicial District Court that John M. Trahan did not meet the one-year domicile requirement needed to run for Youngsville Police Chief
1 min read - USShreveport Times | The Times
What's the future of term limits in Bossier City?
A petition has been certified for term limits in Bossier City. Here's what you need to know.
2 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Rickey Boudreaux disqualified from running for Youngsville Police Chief
Former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux has been disqualified from running for the job in the November election.
2 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Here's who qualified for Nov. 5 elections in Caddo and Bossier Parishes
Candidates have qualified for some mayoral, aldermen and chief of police races.
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New Louisiana laws impacting absentee voting take effect in August
Several new Louisiana laws that will impact absentee voting will take effect Aug. 1 and will be implemented ahead of the presidential election.
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Louisiana Democratic delegates begin getting behind Vice President Kamala Harris
With President Joe Biden deciding not to run for re-election, Louisiana’s Democratic delegates have to decide who they will throw their support behind at the Democratic National Convention next month.
2 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Motion to disqualify Boudreaux from running for Youngsville chief filed by DA
Lafayette Parish District Attorney Donald Landry has set the disqualification of Rickey Boudreaux from running for Youngsville Police Chief in motion.
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Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed by Louisiana DNC Delegation for presidential nomination
On the heels of President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, there have been preliminary talks of Vice President Kamala Harris entering the race for commander-in-chief.
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Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana's six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot.
2 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Louisiana Democratic delegates endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in late night meeting
Louisiana delegates to the Democratic National Convention 'voted overwhelmingly' to endorse Kamala Harris, state party Chairman Randal Gaines said.
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Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport says President Biden should resign immediately: Here's why
Here's what Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana said about President Biden's decision to exit the presidential race.
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Here's who Louisiana Democratic delegates support for president after Biden's exit
Louisiana delegates to Democratic National Convention had been pledged to Biden; here's who they support now.
3 min read - PoliticsWVLA Baton Rouge
President Biden drops out of presidential race, Louisiana officials react
United States President Joe Biden announced he is not seeking re-election for the upcoming election. Louisiana officials have shared their opinions on the announcement.
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Election 2024: See East Baton Rouge Metro Council seats with winners, which districts will see campaigns
Several candidates entered to run for the District 2 seat. Dina Johnson and Anthony Kenney, both Democrats, qualified on Wednesday. Eugene Collins and Tia Mills, also both Democrats, entered the race on Friday, July 19.
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Election 2024: See the 3 candidates running in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District
Congresswoman Julia Letlow represents this district after first taking office in April 2021. She qualified to re-run on Thursday, July 18. M.V. "Vinny" Mendoza, a Republican, and Michael Vallien Jr., a Democrat, qualified on Friday, July 19.
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Scott McKnight drops out of race for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner
Scott McKnight endorses state Sen. Jean-Paul Coussan after confirming he will not be qualifying to run for Public Service Commissioner for District 2.
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Chuck Fowler returns to Alexandria Council seat with no opposition; see other races here
One Alexandria City Council member returned to office Friday at the end of candidate qualifying when no one else signed up to run for his seat.
2 min read - PoliticsWVLA Baton Rouge
Election 2024: See who’s running for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District
Qualifying for local and state races ended Friday, July 19. Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District race drew five candidates.
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Election 2024: Nine candidates join race for East Baton Rouge mayor-president
Nine people have joined the race for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish.
1 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport predicts red wave for Congress, Trump to take White House
Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport in campaign statement predicts Trump win, criticizes Biden.
2 min read - PoliticsWVLA Baton Rouge
Election 2024: See who’s qualifying to run for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District
Devin Davis, a Democrat, entered to run on Thursday, July 18. Christy Lynch, a Republican, also qualified and entered the race Thursday.
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Election 2024: More candidates qualify for East Baton Rouge Metro Council race
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
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Election 2024: More candidates join race for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge
Tambra "Tammy" Cook, a Republican, signed up to run on Thursday, July, 18. Steve Myers, a Republican, and Gregory Taylor, an Independent, also qualified Thursday.
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See who’s qualifying to run for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District
Qualifying began Wednesday for local and state races, including Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
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Acadiana candidates qualify for Nov. 5, 2024 election
Qualifying for the Nov. 5 election began July 17, and the ballot is filling up.
3 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Rickey Boudreaux may be ineligible to run for Youngsville chief due to new election law
Former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux has qualified to run for the office he left citing health reasons last year, but his candidacy may run into a legal hurdle.
2 min read - USWVLA Baton Rouge
Race for Louisiana’s new second majority-Black congressional district is heating up
In a critical election year, the race for Louisiana's new mostly Black congressional district is heating up as three candidates — including a longtime Democratic state lawmaker and former congressman and an 80-year-old Republican who is a former state senator — officially submitted paperwork on Wednesday to run in November.
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Qualifying for East Baton Rouge council brings in new candidates, several seek re-election
Qualifying to run in local races started Wednesday, July 17. All East Baton Rouge Metro Council seats are open on the ballot this year. Candidates include both familiar faces and newcomers who want to help guide change and improvements for their communities.
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Election 2024: See who’s running in the Louisiana Public Service Commissioner District 2 race
Candidates for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner for District 2 can start qualifying for the Nov. 5 election on Wednesday, July 17.
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See who’s qualifying to run for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
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See who’s qualifying for St. Francisville mayor, aldermen in West Feliciana Parish
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
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See who’s qualifying for mayor, police chief in West Baton Rouge Parish
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
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See who’s qualifying for mayor, police chief, council member races in Pointe Coupee Parish
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
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Race is on for Louisiana's new Black congressional district that includes Shreveport
Louisiana's new majority Black 6th Congressional District boundaries stretch from Baton Rouge to Alexandria to Acadiana to Shreveport.
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See who’s qualifying for mayor, aldermen, police chief in Livingston Parish
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
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See who’s qualifying for Plaquemine, Grosse Tete mayor in Iberville Parish
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
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See who’s qualifying for Town of Clinton mayor, alderman races in East Feliciana Parish
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
1 min read - USKLFY Lafayette
Clay Higgins qualifies to run for re-election to Congress
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R) has announced that he has formally qualified for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd District.
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See who’s qualifying for Gonzales chief of police, Donaldsonville mayor
The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19.
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See who’s qualifying to run for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District
Qualifying began Wednesday for local and state races, including Louisiana's 6th Congressional District.
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See who’s qualifying for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge
Candidates for East Baton Rouge Parish mayor-president can start qualifying for the Nov. 5 election on Wednesday.
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Louisiana Delegates Applaud J.D. Vance as Trump’s Vice Presidential Pick
Louisiana Delegates Applaud J.D. Vance as Trump’s Vice Presidential Pick
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See who’s qualifying for East Baton Rouge Metro Council
Qualifying began Wednesday for local and state races, including East Baton Rouge Metro Council.
1 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
See Mike Johnson's full Republican National Convention speech
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a key address at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. Check out the full speech here.
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Former Louisiana senator announces candidacy for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner
Former Louisiana Senator Julie Quinn-Summerville announces she is running for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner for District 2.
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Gerald Boudreaux says he will not run for Congress in new majority-Black district
State Sen. Gerald Boudreaux (D-Lafayette) has announced he is not running for Congress in the newly drawn 6th District.
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Disability advocates file federal lawsuit against new Louisiana laws targeting absentee ballots
A group of disability advocates filed a federal lawsuit against Louisiana after approving new laws targeting absentee ballots.
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Landry ally makes push for Louisiana constitutional convention as fall election deadline nears
The push for a constitutional convention before the fall election is not over yet. A Republican megadonor and Gov. Jeff Landry ally is making a pitch to lawmakers on a framework for constitutional changes.
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Louisiana Speaker Mike Johnson, Governor Jeff Landry react to shooting at Trump rally
Louisiana leaders condemn Trump assassination attempt, pray for former president and country.
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Louisiana leaders react after Donald Trump shot on stage at rally, person in crowd killed
Louisiana leaders are reacting after Donald Trump was shot in the ear and whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after gunshots rang through the crowd.
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Black Republican former state senator joins race for new Louisiana 6th Congressional District
Louisiana's new majority Black 6th Congressional District boundaries run from Baton Rouge to Acadiana to Alexandria to Shreveport.
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Donaldsonville residents can get registered to vote, election information this Saturday
Pumps to the Polls in partnership with Rural Roots and Power Coalition will host the Vote & Vibe Fest this weekend in Donaldsonville.
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Elbert Guillory talks congressional campaign as Republican pick
Elbert Guillory is a familiar face to Louisiana politics and hopes to keep the seat red, despite its new boundaries.
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Louisiana ‘I Voted’ sticker for 2024 revealed. See this year’s design
We now know what the 2024 “I Voted” sticker looks like after Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry and Academy Award winner William Joyce unveiled it on Monday, July 8.
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Kamala Harris talks significance of election at Essence Fest in New Orleans
Vice President Kamala Harris joined the CEO of the Essence Festival of Culture for a forum as part of a push by the Biden-Harris campaign to reach Black voters as the presidential election nears.
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Would Harris replace Biden? New Orleans pundit weighs in
Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to New Orleans comes as President Joe Biden is campaigning to convince voters he can still to the job.
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Award-winning Louisiana artist designs 2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry will show the commissioned design at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 8 at the Old Governor's Mansion. William Joyce, the artist and Academy Award winner, will be at the unveiling.
1 min read - PoliticsShreveport Times | The Times
Political ‘deepfakes’ remain legal in Louisiana. Gov. Landry has First Amendment concerns
Although discussion and debate centered around deepfake videos, the bill’s text never mentioned the terms “deepfake” or “artificial intelligence.”
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5 East Baton Rouge council members say new map packs Black votes, plan federal lawsuit
Five members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council plan to announce a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, June 26, arguing that the new voting district map for the city violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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