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A three-judge panel from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Friday in a case centered on the redrawing of Louisiana’s congressional map.
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Primary day — when voters narrow down the list of candidates to the top two people they want to see on the ballot in November's general election — is Saturday, Oct. 14.
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The next secretary of state will be tasked with choosing and implementing a new voting system, since the Legislature banned the state’s current system in 2021.
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Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry became a target for other candidates trailing him in the governor’s race at his first — and perhaps only — debate appearance.
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Every Friday, politics reporter Molly Ryan rounds up the news of the week from the campaign trail and beyond. Today: A debate preview, registration deadline for the primary and political stories from around the state.
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Six of the seven major candidates for Louisiana governor presented their ideas to keep LSU competitive as the state’s flagship university at a forum held Wednesday.
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If you want to register to vote in person or by mail for the Oct. 14 primary, you’ll have to do it by this Wednesday, Sept. 13.
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The debate, which begins at 7 p.m., will be broadcast live on WWL-TV Channel 4 in New Orleans, and live-streamed on WWL’s website and YouTube channel. Five candidates for governor will participate — but Republican Jeff Landry won't be among them.
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Louisiana gubernatorial race is picking up as candidates released their first campaign ads this week since officially qualifying.
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The final stage for this year’s gubernatorial primary in Louisiana is set as the qualifying period to become an official candidate came to a close on Thursday.