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Elections
Recall petition filed against Elton mayor
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By
Jillian Corder
Organizers cite “election irregularities and election fraud” as the reason for the recall.
Elections
APRIL 29 ELECTION: Vernon Parish passes multiple Mills Continuations and Renewals
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
Vernon Parish decided on whether to pass Mills Continuations and Renewals for multiple school districts.
Elections
APRIL 29 ELECTION: Ward 6 leads ballot with decision on alcohol sales
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
The decision on permission for alcohol sales in Ward 6 was a focal point in the April 29 election in Beauregard Parish.
Elections
APRIL 29 ELECTION: Town of Elton passes tax levy
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
There was only one item on the ballot for Jeff Davis Parish, a tax levy in the Town of Elton.
Elections
APRIL 29 ELECTION: Ward 3 passes Mills Renewal for Recreation District 1
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
There was only one item on the ballot for Calcasieu Parish, a Mills Renewal for Recreation District 1.
News
Early voting for Calcasieu begins Saturday
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By
Patrick Deaville
Voting will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Elections
APRIL 29 ELECTION: What’s on Beauregard Parish’s ballot?
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
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By
Amanda Johnson
There are eight propositions on the ballot for Beauregard Parish voters in the April 29 election.
Elections
APRIL 29 ELECTION: What’s on Jeff Davis Parish’s ballot?
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:23 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
There is only one item on the ballot for Jeff Davis Parish in the April 29 election.
Elections
APRIL 29 ELECTION: What’s on Calcasieu Parish’s ballot?
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:16 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
There’s only one item on the ballot in Calcasieu Parish for the April 29 Election.
Elections
APRIL 29 ELECTION: What’s on Vernon Parish’s ballot?
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:10 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
There are 8 Propositions on the ballot for the voters of Vernon Parish.
Calcasieu Radar
Elections
Ward 3 Recreation District tax renewal on April 29 Election ballot
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT
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By
Andrea Robinson
There’s only one thing on the ballot in Calcasieu Parish for the April 29 Election: to continue providing funding for recreational facilities in Ward 3.
Elections
March 25 Election: Jeff Davis Parish passes two Mills Renewals
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
Two Mills Renewals were passed in Jeff Davis Parish in the March 25 Election.
News
Early voting begins Saturday in Jeff Davis for March 25 election
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM CST
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By
Patrick Deaville
Early voting begins on March 11 for the March 25 election in Jeff Davis Parish.
Elections
Xan John announces candidacy for governor
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:06 PM CST
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By
KPLC Digital Team
Xan John (R), of Lafayette, announced his candidacy on Friday.
News
Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy joins race for governor
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 7:36 PM CST
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By
Theresa Schmidt
Voters will head to the polls to choose Louisiana’s next governor in the fall of 2023.
Elections
All three Louisiana amendments pass
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:12 PM CST
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By
KPLC Digital Team
All three had more than 70 percent approval.
Elections
Dec. 10 Election: 3 Calcasieu Parish School Board seats decided
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 9:53 PM CST
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By
Jakob Evans
Three Calcasieu Parish School Board seats were filled in the Dec. 10 election.
Elections
Dec. 10 Election: Mayor runoff results for Elton, Iowa, Westlake
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 9:44 PM CST
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By
Jakob Evans
The results of the Nov. 8 election sent three mayoral races to a runoff.
Elections
Election Day: Dec. 10 results
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 8:17 PM CST
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By
KPLC Digital Team
Results from the Dec. 10 general election.
Elections
Three amendments on ballot as Louisiana voters head to the polls
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:29 PM CST
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By
Johnathan Manning
The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Elections
Some Calcasieu voting locations relocated for Saturday’s election
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 11:32 AM CST
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By
KPLC Digital Team
Three amendments are on Saturday's ballot.
Elections
Elton mayor candidates prepare for runoff election
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:22 PM CST
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By
Andrea Robinson
Numbers in the November election separated Brandon Kelley and Kesia Lemoine by only one vote.
Elections
Amendment One on December ballot could impact who votes
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 7:15 PM CST
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By
Andrea Robinson
Early voting is underway for the Dec. 10th election and many of you are asking what is the focus of Louisiana Amendment One.
Elections
DEC. 10 ELECTION: What’s on your ballot
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 3:27 PM CST
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By
KPLC Digital Team
Here’s what is on area ballots in the Dec. 10 election.
Elections
Early voting begins Saturday for Dec. 10 election
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 5:46 PM CST
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By
Amanda Johnson
Early voting will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Nov. 26 through Dec. 3, excluding Sunday.
Elections
Michael Bergeron and Hal McMillin battle for title of Westlake mayor
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 8:12 PM CST
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By
Devon Distefano
With a runoff election slated for Dec. 10, both candidates say they feel strongly about their campaign strategy moving forward.
News
Cameron Police Jury deciding on strategy after ‘in lieu of’ tax for jail, health unit fails
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:16 PM CST
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By
Theresa Schmidt
Cameron Parish police jurors are deciding what they will do after an “in lieu of” tax proposal failed Tuesday.
Elections
New faces coming to SWLA school boards
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:34 PM CST
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By
Jade Moreau
Many new faces are coming to school boards in Southwest Louisiana.
Political
Rep. Higgins talks hurricane recovery, missed House votes following election victory
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 9:22 PM CST
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By
Andrea Robinson
Our 7News crew was there and got to ask him questions one-on-one after his win.
Elections
Eight area runoff races on Dec. 10 ballot
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 3:42 PM CST
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By
Johnathan Manning
Candidates had to have received 50 percent of the ballot, plus one vote in Tuesday’s election to win outright.
News
Sunrise Interview: Calcasieu Clerk of Court on SWLA Midterms
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:37 AM CST
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By
Patrick Deaville
Calcasieu Clerk of Court Lynn Jones spoke with Rhonda Hardin to talk about what was going on behind the scenes.
Elections
NOV. 8 ELECTION: Reeves, Elizabeth re-elect mayors
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 11:55 PM CST
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By
Sudan Britton
The Town of Oberlin elected a new mayor Tuesday, and the Elizabeth and Reeves mayors will both serve another term.
Elections
Nov. 8 ELECTION: Cameron Parish passes tax renewal, rejects controversial consolidation
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 11:24 PM CST
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By
Amanda Johnson
Cameron Parish voters decided on two tax propositions in Tuesday’s election - one consolidation and one renewal.
Elections
Calcasieu results: Riley re-elected mayor of DeQuincy
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 11:21 PM CST
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By
Johnathan Manning
The races for mayors of Westlake and Iowa are headed for a Dec. 10 runoff.
Elections
Nov. 8 ELECTION: Louisiana votes to pass three amendments
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 11:20 PM CST
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By
Jakob Evans
Three out of eight amendments on the ballot passed in the November 8 election.
Elections
Bradberry narrowly elected to Third Circuit Court of Appeal
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:56 PM CST
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By
Theresa Schmidt
Both Bradberry and Davis are long-term judges on the 14th Judicial Court in Calcasieu Parish.
Elections
Nov. 8 ELECTION: Vernon Parish
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:36 PM CST
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By
Jakob Evans
Vernon Parish voters decided on two tax propositions for Road District no. 3.
Elections
Nov. 8 ELECTION: Beauregard Parish School Board results
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:32 PM CST
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By
Amanda Johnson
Cameron Parish voters decided on two tax propositions in Tuesday’s election - one consolidation and one renewal.
Elections
Mike Francis retains seat on Public Service Commission
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:19 PM CST
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By
Johnathan Manning
Francis re-elected as District 4 representative on Louisiana’s Public Service Commission.
Elections
Nov. 8 ELECTION: Lake Arthur elects new mayor; Elton heads to a runoff
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:12 PM CST
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By
Amanda Johnson
Cameron Parish voters decided on two tax propositions in Tuesday’s election - one consolidation and one renewal.
Elections
Higgins headed for another term in U.S. House
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 9:43 PM CST
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By
Jakob Evans
Rep. Clay Higgins secured another term as Congressman, representing the Third Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.
Elections
Election Day: Nov. 8 Results
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 3:17 PM CST
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By
KPLC Digital Team
Results from the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
News
Lake Charles residents exercise their right to vote
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 2:01 PM CST
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By
Angelica Butine
Lake Area residents are taking full advantage of their right to vote.
Elections
Online election resources restored after reports of technical difficulties
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 12:38 PM CST
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By
Bria Gremillion
Technical issues surrounding the GeauxVote app, online portal and elections hotline have been resolved.
News
Constitutional amendment explainers for Nov. 8 election
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 9:43 AM CST
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By
Jillian Corder
We have a breakdown and explanation of the 8 constitutional amendments that will be on your ballot.
News
GeauxVote app resolves election day technical difficulties
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 8:19 AM CST
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By
Patrick Deaville
We have a preview of each parish's ballots.
Elections
ELECTION DAY: Reminders for Nov. 8 election in La.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 6:51 AM CST
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By
Bria Gremillion
Voters statewide are preparing to head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the Open Congressional Primary Election.
Elections
Southwest Louisiana heads to the polls for election day
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 4:55 AM CST
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By
Johnathan Manning
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Elections
If you’re voting on Election Day, here are some tips to help it go smoothly
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 7:29 PM CST
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By
Theresa Schmidt
Check out our tips on Election Day voting to help all go smoothly for you.
News
Elizabeth mayoral candidates outline plans to grow the town
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:20 AM CST
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By
Crimson Jeffers
Three of the four candidates were available to speak with KPLC regarding projects they’d like to work on in the town
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