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    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    Baton Rouge City Court Candidates Outline Contrasting Approaches at Community Forum

    Local residents gathered Tuesday evening, September 2, for a community forum featuring the two Republicans vying for an open Baton Rouge City Court judgeship: Calli...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
  • 2110
    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics, State Government

    Low Turnout, Big Decisions: May 3 Election Reshapes Local Leadership in EBR Parish

    In Saturday’s elections across East Baton Rouge Parish, voters decided several key local offices and propositions. In the closely watched special election for Louisiana House...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago
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    Elections, News, Politics

    Terry Landry Jr. Wins District 67 House Seat, Avoids Runoff​

    BATON ROUGE — Terry Landry Jr. secured the Louisiana House District 67 seat in Saturday’s special election, narrowly surpassing the majority threshold to avoid a...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago
  • 940
    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    Republicans Sweep Final St. George Council Runoff Races

    Voters in St. George returned to the polls on Saturday, May 3, to decide the final two city council seats—and delivered  clear victories for both...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago
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    Elections, Law & Justice, Local Government, Policy 101

    Understanding Why The EBR DA is Asking for a New Tax

    On Saturday, May 3, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide whether to authorize a new property tax to fund the District Attorney’s office. Below...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago
  • 790
    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    Shaunn Wyche is Running for St. George City Council

    In the race for St. George’s at-large city council seat, Navy veteran and finance professional Shaunn Wyche isn’t running to make headlines. He’s running to...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
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    Elections, Politics

    Marchbanks Reveals Past Arrest at House District 67 Forum

    James “Sonny” Marchbanks, a Democratic candidate vying for the vacant Louisiana House District 67 seat, disclosed his past legal troubles during a candidate forum held...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
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    Elections, News, Politics

    LA House District 67 Candidates Forum Focuses on Key Community Issues

    BATON ROUGE, LA – The race to fill the vacant Louisiana House District 67 seat took center stage on Thursday, April 10th, as Democratic candidates...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
  • 770
    Elections, News, Politics, State Government

    Terry Landry, Jr. is Running for the LA House, District 67

    Louisiana House District 67 will hold a special election on May 3, 2025, to fill the seat vacated by Larry Selders, who recently moved to...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago12 months ago
  • 1060
    Elections, News, Politics, State Government

    Sonny Marchbanks is Running for the LA House, District 67

    Louisiana House District 67 will hold a special election on May 3, 2025, with a runoff scheduled for June 7 if no candidate secures a...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago12 months ago

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May 16, 2026

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    Rev. Larry Foy says faith without policy is not enough

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    At Livingston Parish forum, 5th District Democrats show broad agreement on policy — and deeper frustration with their own party

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