Lone Democrat Faces Voters as GOP Rivals Skip District 69 Forum
In the race to fill Louisiana’s House District 69 seat, voters were promised a comprehensive look at their future representative. But when the microphones went...
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Candidate Spotlight: Meet Angela Roberts
Following the resignation of Republican State Representative Paula Davis in late 2025, the race for Louisiana House District 69 has drawn a crowded field for...
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No Ruling, No Redraw: Louisiana’s 2026 Midterms Will Use Existing Congressional Districts
Louisiana’s 2026 congressional elections will move forward under the state’s existing six-district map after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to rule by the end of...
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Closed primaries in 2026: What Louisiana voters need to know
Louisiana voters are about to experience the most significant change to the state’s election system in decades. After years of operating under a “jungle primary”...
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Resignation of Rep. Paula Davis Adds to Growing Turnover in the Louisiana Legislature
Louisiana politics picked up another unexpected shakeup this week with the resignation of Rep. Paula Davis, a Republican who has represented House District 69 since...
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“Our Voice. Our Power.”: Louisiana’s Civil Rights Fight Reignites on the Capitol Steps
On a bright Monday afternoon, the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol filled once again with the chants, songs, and righteous anger of a movement...
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John Bel Edwards Bows Out, Leaving Louisiana Democrats Scrambling in Senate Race
Former Gov. John Bel Edwards announced on Monday that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, ending months of speculation that had...
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Helena Moreno Elected Mayor of New Orleans, Wins Outright in Primary
Helena Moreno will be the next mayor of New Orleans after securing a first-round victory in Saturday’s primary, avoiding a runoff and cementing her position...
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Vicky Jones and Calli Boudreaux Win Baton Rouge Judicial Races Amid Low Turnout
Two key judicial seats in East Baton Rouge Parish were filled outright in the October 11 election, as Vicky Jones and Calli Boudreaux each won...
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District Court Judicial Hopefuls Spar Over Court Reform, Community Trust at Forum
Four candidates vying for a pivotal seat on the 19th Judicial District Court took the stage on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the East Baton...