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    Elections, Politics, State Government

    Closed primaries in 2026: What Louisiana voters need to know

    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”...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 4 months ago3 months ago
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    Elections, News, Politics

    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 6 months ago6 months ago
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    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 7 months ago7 months ago
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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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 8 months ago7 months ago
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    Elections, Policy 101, State Government

    Amendment 4: Speeding Up Special Elections for Judicial Vacancies

    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...

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

    Amendment 3: Should Louisiana Expand Adult Prosecution of Juveniles?

    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...

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

    Amendment 2: A Massive Tax and Budget Overhaul—Who Benefits and Who Pays?

    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...

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

    Amendment 1: A Vote for Greater Oversight or Unnecessary Judicial Expansion?

    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...

    The Bayou Progressive
    by The Bayou Progressive 1 year ago1 year ago
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    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
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    Perspectives, Politics

    Why I’m Running: Vanessa Caston-Lafleur

    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....

    Vanessa Caston-LaFleur
    by Vanessa Caston-LaFleur 4 years ago4 years ago

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May 16, 2026

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    Nick Albares wants Louisiana Democrats to lead with dignity. Can that message break through?

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    Rubia Garcia says Louisiana Democrats need more fighters. She wants to be one in the 5th District.

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    Gary Crockett pitches outsider Senate bid centered on jobs, healthcare and “practical” leadership

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    Lafayette Voters Press Democratic Candidates on ICE, Abortion, Education and Who’s Ready to Fight

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    Louisiana Democrats Raise Real Money in Q1. Republicans Still Own the Battlefield.

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    Nick Albares wants Louisiana Democrats to lead with dignity. Can that message break through?

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    Former Rep. Charlie Melancon endorses Nick Albares for U.S. Senate

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    Louisiana Democratic U.S. Senate candidates to face off April 21 at Southern University

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