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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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    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago10 months ago
  • 890
    Elections, News, Politics

    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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    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago
  • 1490
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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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    by The Bayou Progressive 11 months ago11 months ago
  • 4850
    Elections, Local Government, News, Politics

    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...

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    by The Bayou Progressive 12 months ago12 months ago
  • 8990
    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 12 months ago12 months ago
  • 2330
    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
  • 1140
    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 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 1080
    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
  • 2080
    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
  • 970
    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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November 3, 2026

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