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    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 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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 1 year ago1 year 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 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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 1 year ago1 year 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 1 year ago1 year 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 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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 ago1 year ago
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    Elections, News, Policy 101, Politics, State Government

    Louisiana Voters Reject All 4 of Jeff Landry’s Amendments

    In a significant rebuke to Governor Jeff Landry’s administration and the entrenched corporate interests that often dominate Louisiana politics, voters soundly rejected all four constitutional...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago

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June 27, 2026

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