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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” model, Louisiana will begin using a closed-party primary system for a limited set of offices starting in 2026. The shift is technical, but the consequences are very real for how…
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 frozen the Democratic field and leaving the party with a steep uphill climb in one of the nation’s most conservative states. After giving it careful consideration, we have decided that…
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 Rouge Parish Library @ Goodwood, addressing an engaged audience on issues ranging from judicial philosophy to prison reform. Hosted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition in partnership…
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 Boudreaux and Brenden Craig. The event, hosted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition in partnership with The Bayou Progressive, offered voters a chance to hear directly from…
The least controversial amendment on the ballot, Amendment 4, seeks to streamline the process for filling vacant judicial seats, ensuring they are filled at the earliest available election date. Currently, the Louisiana Constitution requires a special election within 12 months of a vacancy, but the new closed primary system could make that difficult. This amendment…
A highly controversial proposal, Amendment 3 would remove current constitutional limits on which felony crimes juveniles can be prosecuted as adults for, allowing the legislature to expand the list without voter approval. Under current law, juveniles can only be tried as adults for 16 violent felony offenses (such as murder, aggravated burglary, and rape). This…
The most complex and far-reaching proposal on the March 29 ballot, Amendment 2, would rewrite Article VII of the Louisiana Constitution, restructuring how the state collects, distributes, and spends tax revenue. With more than 100 pages of changes, the amendment touches nearly every aspect of state taxation—from individual income taxes to sales taxes, property taxes,…
Louisiana voters will soon decide on a constitutional amendment that would grant the Louisiana Supreme Court expanded authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys practicing in the state and allow the legislature to create new specialized courts beyond parish or district boundaries. At face value, the measure appears to address two separate legal concerns—holding non-Louisiana attorneys accountable…
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 avoiding a runoff in a decisive victory over fellow Democrats Carolyn Hill (20.4%) and Quentin Anderson (17.3%). The race fills the vacancy left by Cleo Fields’ election to Congress, solidifying…
This is part of our ongoing series for the upcoming legislative races, spotlighting the different candidates who are appearing on the March 26, 2022 ballot. I am the most qualified and experienced candidate running for State Representative District 101. I am a life-long servant leader, dedicated to the betterment of Louisiana. I am passionate about…
