The Bayou Progressive

  • News
  • Elections
  • Perspectives
Troublemaking truthtellers.

The Bayou Progressive

News

Recent
  • Most Voted
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Discussed
  • Recent
  • Featured
  • Random
  • Most Shared
  • 500
    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 290
    National, News

    Trump’s Dangerous Leak: National Security Team Endangers American Lives with Classified Yemen War Plan Breach

    In an astonishing display of recklessness, Trump’s national security team has compromised classified military operations by inadvertently leaking detailed war plans via an unauthorized commercial...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 2070
    Elections, News, Politics

    Three Democrats Qualify for House District 67 Special Election

    BATON ROUGE, La. — Three Democrats have officially qualified to run in the special election for Louisiana House District 67. The seat became vacant following...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 410
    Law & Justice, News, State Government

    Louisiana Targets Port Allen Mother & NY Doctor in Unprecedented Abortion Pill Prosecution

    In an unprecedented and deeply controversial case, Louisiana prosecutors have criminally indicted Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a New York-based physician, and Ashley Lights, a 39-year-old Louisiana...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 760
    Local Government, News, Politics

    Mayor Edwards Reverses Course: “Thrive! EBR” Plan Claims to Restore Library Funding Amid Backlash

    Baton Rouge, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards introduced a revised plan Tuesday aimed at ending a heated debate over the future of library funding in...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 340
    Elections, News, State Government

    Louisiana’s March 29 Ballot: Four Constitutional Amendments and the Urgent Need for Voter Turnout

    Baton Rouge, LA – On March 29, Louisiana voters will have another opportunity to reshape their state constitution by deciding on four proposed amendments. However,...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 400
    News, State Government

    A Return to the Death Penalty: Louisiana’s Experiment with Nitrogen Hypoxia

    Louisiana is on the brink of resuming capital punishment after a 15-year hiatus. But rather than relying on lethal injection, the state has opted for...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 350
    Local Government, News

    Mayor Sid Edwards Wants To Redirect Library Funds to Raise Police Pay

    BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards is doubling down on his push to redirect dedicated library funds to public safety and infrastructure, warning that...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 390
    News, State Government

    PSC Removes Vice Chair Davante Lewis Following Criticism of Governor Landry

    Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 3-2 on Wednesday to remove Commissioner Davante Lewis from his role as vice chair,...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
  • 630
    Elections, News

    Larry Selders Wins Louisiana Senate District 14 Race Amid Shockingly Low Turnout

    Baton Rouge, LA – State Rep. Larry Selders has won the special election for Louisiana’s 14th State Senate District, clinching 62.4% of the vote and...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago

Next Election Day

 

November 3, 2026

Follow Us on Social

Watch: Full Louisiana Democratic U.S. Senate Debate from Southern University

https://youtu.be/AAwpfCAw7FM

Trending

  • 1

    Landry Recall Co-Chair Steps Down as Recall Effort Faces Leadership Crisis and Money Dispute

  • 2

    Jamie Davis Won Because He Understood the Democratic Electorate That Actually Showed Up

  • 3

    District Court Judicial Hopefuls Spar Over Court Reform, Community Trust at Forum

  • 4

    Jamie Davis Says There’s No “Dress Code” to Serve Louisiana

  • 5

    Attorney General Liz Murrill Indicted on 16 Felony Counts Over Threats to New Orleans Officials

Election Coverage

  • 1

    Jamie Davis Wins Democratic U.S. Senate Runoff in Landslide, Setting Up November Race Against Julia Letlow

  • 2

    Louisiana’s Democratic Members of Congress Line Up Behind Jamie Davis Ahead of Senate Runoff

  • 3

    Nick Albares Endorses Jamie Davis Ahead of U.S. Senate Runoff

  • 4

    Jamie Davis Says There’s No “Dress Code” to Serve Louisiana

  • 5

    New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno Endorses Jamie Davis in Democratic U.S. Senate Runoff

© 2026 The Bayou Progressive. All Rights Reserved

log in

[nextend_social_login]

Captcha!
Forgot password?

forgot password

Back to
log in