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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.
Calcasieu Radar
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
Elections
Nov. 8 election: Some polling locations have changed
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 10:43 AM CDT
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By
Johnathan Manning
Some precincts have changed in Allen, Calcasieu, Jeff Davis and Vernon parishes.
Elections
More than 363,000 Louisiana residents vote early for Nov. 8 election
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By
KPLC Digital Team
Twelve percent of voters in Louisiana chose to vote early ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
Elections
Eight constitutional amendments on Nov. 8 ballot
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By
Johnathan Manning
Louisiana voters will consider a total of 11 constitutional amendments this year.
Elections
Two district road propositions on Nov. 8 ballot for Vernon Parish
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By
Jakob Evans
Vernon Parish residents will be voting on November 8 to pass or veto two road district propositions in Ward 3, the southwestern part of the parish.
Elections
State Rep. now asking Louisiana residents to vote ‘no’ on his slavery amendment this year
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By
Lester Duhé
There are eight constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 8 ballot in Louisiana.
Elections
Tax renewal, consolidation on Nov. 8 ballot in Cameron Parish
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By
Amanda Johnson
Cameron will vote on two parishwide tax propositions in the Nov. 8 election.
Elections
Early voting begins for Nov. 8 election
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 4:12 PM CDT
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By
Amanda Johnson
Early voting will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Oct. 25 through Nov. 1, excluding Sunday, Oct. 30.
News
Judge Bradberry facing ethical complaint that could lead to disciplinary action
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By
Theresa Schmidt
A judge in a hotly contested race for Third Circuit Court of Appeal is dealing with a ethical complaint before the Judiciary Commission. It could result in disciplinary action against Judge Guy Bradberry.
News
DeQuincy candidate forum to be held on Oct. 25
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 8:56 AM CDT
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By
Patrick Deaville
Community members are invited to attend the forum and meet with local candidates
News
Iowa to hold forum and meet and greet for November election candidates
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 8:33 AM CDT
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By
Patrick Deaville
The event will be on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Elections
Three Calcasieu tax renewals on Nov. 8 ballot
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 1:22 PM CDT
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By
Johnathan Manning
All three are renewals of tax propositions that have been on the books for more than 50 years.
Elections
NOV. 8 ELECTION: What’s on Calcasieu Parish’s ballot?
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By
Johnathan Manning
A full slate of candidates is on the ballot for the Nov. 8 Open Congressional Primary Election.
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