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Early voting begins on March 11 for the March 25 election in Jeff Davis Parish.

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 his candidacy for governor of Louisiana.

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

Hunter Lundy is running as an independent

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

Louisiana 2022 I Voted sticker.

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.
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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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