Elections

Louisiana heads to the polls again on Saturday, June 27, as both Republicans and Democrats will hold party primary run-offs for Bill Cassidy's U.S. Senate seat.

One final vote in the Louisiana Legislature would allow the state Republican and Democratic parties to exclude unaffiliated voters from their primary elections starting in 2027.

Similar issues that plagued early voting in Louisiana were present on election day. The state Democratic Party says the “mass confusion” amounts to “voter suppression and voter intimidation.”

In a “Red Alert” message, the incumbent senator claims “the Jeff Landry election process mess” has kept some from being able to cast their vote for him.

With 100% of precincts reporting on Saturday night (Oct. 11), Duncan led the race with 47% of the vote to incumbent Darren Lombard’s 46%. The race will now go to a runoff.

Woodfork closed out the evening with 53% of the vote, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.

City Councilmember Helena Moreno is heading back to City Hall after a resounding win in the Oct. 11 primary election, securing 55% of the vote.

Candidates Helena Moreno, Frank Janusa, Oliver Thomas and Royce Duplessis shared their visions for tackling water issues at the New Orleans Mayoral Forum on Water and Coast.

Calvin Duncan was wrongfully imprisoned for murder. Now, he's running to be the next Clerk of Court for New Orleans, a roll he sees as the linchpin of justice.

Response to the May jailbreak has headlined the race, but recruitment, financial management and programs for people in custody are also on candidates' minds.