Elections

News

Time running out to register for October 14 election

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:58 PM CDT

By Patrick Deaville

Early voting begins on Sept. 30 and will last through Oct. 7.

Elections

Meet the candidates for Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 7

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:38 PM CDT

By Devon Distefano

We caught up with the candidates running for BESE District 7 ahead of the Oct. 14 election.

Elections

Meet the candidates for Louisiana state representative District 34

Meet the candidates for state representative District 34

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT

By Morgan Babineaux

Three Democrats – Kevin Guidry, Franklin Lewis and incumbent Rep. Wilford Carter Sr. – are all competing for the state representative seat in District 34, which covers the eastern portion of Lake Charles.

State

Rep. Richard Nelson drops out of governor’s race; endorses Jeff Landry

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:45 PM CDT

By Chris Rosato

State Representative Richard Nelson announced Wednesday morning he is withdrawing from the race to be Louisiana's next governor.

News

FILE - I voted early stickers are seen at a polling station Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in...

Saturday is last day to register online to vote in Oct. 14 election

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 4:48 PM CDT

By KPLC Digital Team

The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail or at an OMV Office is Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Elections

The three competitors in the race for District C judge put their knowledge to the test

Calcasieu family court judge candidates answer questions

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT

By Jade Moreau

The three competitors in the race for District C judge put their knowledge to the test at a public forum in Lake Charles.

Elections

Candidates for Calcasieu sheriff, family court judge answer questions

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:05 PM CDT

By Jade Moreau

Candidates in upcoming election in Calcasieu Parish participate in meet and greet, moderated forum

News

Louisiana governor candidates gather in Lake Charles for panel forum

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 8:32 AM CDT

By KPLC Digital Team

All governor candidates were invited to the forum but only five attended.

Elections

Candidate for Beauregard sheriff drops out of race

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 11:40 AM CDT

By Johnathan Manning

Beauregard Sheriff Mark Herford will serve a second term after his only opponent in the race, Don Nichols, dropped out.

Elections

Election commissioners needed in Calcasieu Parish

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT

By KPLC Digital Team

Calcasieu Parish officials are searching for commissioners to work the fall elections.

Calcasieu Radar

Elections

UNOPPOSED: Southwest Louisiana politicians who automatically win the Oct. 14 election

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 10:47 AM CDT

By Letitia Walker

After qualifying wrapped up this week, several races were called after only one person signed up to run for the office in the October 14, 2023 election.

Elections

6 sign up to run for Calcasieu sheriff; 16 for La. governor

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT

By Johnathan Manning

Qualifying for the Oct. 14 election concluded Thursday.

Elections

OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on the ballot?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT

By KPLC Digital Team

Qualifying for the election began Tuesday and continues through Thursday.

News

OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on Allen’s ballot?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT

By AnaClare Barras

Louisiana will elect a new governor this fall.

News

OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on Jeff Davis’s ballot?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:02 PM CDT

By AnaClare Barras

Louisiana will elect a new governor this fall.

News

OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on Cameron’s ballot?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT

By AnaClare Barras

Louisiana will elect a new governor this fall.

News

OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on Vernon’s ballot?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT

By AnaClare Barras

Louisiana will elect a new governor this fall.

Elections

OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on the ballot statewide?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT

By KPLC Digital Team

Four constitutional amendments are on the ballot.

News

OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on Calcasieu’s ballot?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT

By KPLC Digital Team

Numerous positions and propositions are on the ballot for the Oct. 14 election.

Elections

OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on Beauregard’s ballot?

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT

By KPLC Digital Team

Beauregard ballot for Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, election.

Elections

Petition to recall Elton mayor submitted to Jeff Davis Registrar of Voters

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT

By Jillian Corder

Organizers say they have gathered the required 40 percent of active voters in the town.

News

Qualifying for October 14 election begins August 8

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT

By Patrick Deaville

We explain how to qualify and what will be on the ballot.

State

Here are the candidates running to be the next State Treasurer

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 3:41 PM CDT

By Chris Rosato

Three candidates are asking for your vote to become the next State Treasurer this fall.

Elections

Coushatta Election: Kevin Sickey and Crystal Williams win additional four-year term

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

Kevin Sickey elected for another four-year term to the Coushatta Tribal Government.

Elections

Recall petition filed against Elton mayor

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Jakob Evans

There are 8 Propositions on the ballot for the voters of Vernon Parish.

Elections

Ward 3 Recreation District tax renewal on April 29 Election ballot

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Devon Distefano

With a runoff election slated for Dec. 10, both candidates say they feel strongly about their campaign strategy moving forward.