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• Secretary of State releases educational videos on closed primary elections

  December 1, 2025 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced the release of five educational videos about closed primary elections on Monday. The videos, meant to inform voters of the legislatively-mandated transition to closed party primaries beginning in 2026, are part of Landry's voter education campaign ahead of the... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Library turns to community after failed funding proposition Play Video

  November 21, 2025 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a failed funding proposition under the Thrive EBR plan, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is rethinking its next steps and turning to the community for input. Library leaders say the failure of their last proposition has pushed them back to the drawing board. On... more »

• A New Orleans man who had his murder conviction tossed wins election as city's chief record keeper

  November 16, 2025 4:11 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans man who spent three decades in prison before his murder conviction was vacated won election Saturday to serve as the city’s chief criminal court record keeper, despite the state challenging his past. The city’s newly elected clerk of criminal court, Calvin Duncan,... more »

• Voters reject Sid Edwards' Thrive EBR plan; mayor-president says he's disappointed Play Video

  November 15, 2025 10:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards' plan to balance the city-parish books with library funds and tax revenue from two other agencies failed across the board Saturday night. His Thrive EBR plan, laid out in three tax renewals across East Baton Rouge Parish, would have relied on money from... more »

• Saturday is Election Day. Thrive EBR plan goes before voters in three separate questions Play Video

  November 14, 2025 4:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Saturday is Election Day, and topping the local ballots are three issues that would change how East Baton Rouge funds a portion of the city-parish government. Mayor-President Sid Edwards wants to tap property tax revenue currently dedicated to the parish library system, the Council on Aging... more »

• Millage tax increase among two propositions in Livingston Parish on Saturday's ballot Play Video

  November 12, 2025 11:35 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish voters will decide on whether to continue funding two Fire Protection Districts via their prospective millage taxes. Voters in Fire Protection District No. 5, which covers parts of Denham Springs, will consider adding 5 mills to the 10.14 mills they already pay. If approved, the... more »

• Election day takes place across the state - polls close at 8 p.m. Play Video

  October 11, 2025 12:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's election day across the state, where multiple parishes will be holding local races. The polls opened on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m., according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office. Those results are available on their website here. In... more »

• St. Helena elects assessor to replace official who served the past 28 years Play Video

  October 10, 2025 2:27 PM

  GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish voters on Saturday selected Gloria Tanner to replace longtime Assessor Wesley Blades. Complete but unofficial returns show Tanner defeating Kent Blades with 54 percent of the vote. More than one-third of the parish's 8,548 registered voters showed up at the polls. Wesley Blades... more »

• Special election for 19th JDC seat will proceed with new map, 1st Circuit rules; voting starts Saturday Play Video

  September 24, 2025 2:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A special election to fill a vacant judge's post in Baton Rouge's 19th Judicial District will proceed this weekend using a new map put in place by lawmakers and the governor this summer. The new makeup for the Division O seat was challenged on grounds that... more »

• East Baton Rouge Registrar of Voters hosting voter registration drives at libraries across parish Play Video

  August 25, 2025 9:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — To commemorate Voter Registration Week, the East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters is holding a series of voter registration drives at EBR Parish Library branches starting Monday. Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn's office will allow residents to register to vote or update their registration ahead... more »

• Secretary of State implements new absentee ballot envelopes ahead of Oct. 11 election Play Video

  August 20, 2025 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Secretary of State's office implementing redesigned absentee voting envelopes that will be used for the Oct. 11 elections. Voters who have requested an absentee ballot for the upcoming elections should expect to see these redesigned envelopes in the coming days. "Our redesigned absentee ballot... more »

• Baton Rouge district judge candidate remains eligible after her campaign was challenged Play Video

  July 22, 2025 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman running for district judge in Baton Rouge will remain on the ballot despite an attempt to have her removed, a district judge ruled Tuesday. Veronica "Vicky" Jones and three others qualified this month to run for judge in the 19th Judicial District Court. Baton... more »

• EBR judge, Gonzales council and more: See which local elections are on Saturday ballot Play Video

  July 11, 2025 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Four people are running for a seat on the 19th Judicial District Court that came open when Judge Wilson Fields was elected to Louisiana's First Circuit Court of Appeal. Each of the candidates is a Democrat. Those who qualified are Dele Adebamiji, Elzie Alford Jr., Vicky... more »

• State Sen. Blake Miguez announces campaign for Bill Cassidy's US Senate seat Play Video

  June 17, 2025 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Sen. Blake Miguez announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Miguez, who represents New Iberia, unveiled his campaign for Sen. Bill Cassidy's senate seat in a social media video. "We're done being fooled by weak Republicans. Bill Cassidy had his shot. He... more »

• St. George mayoral candidate says he's 'not a quitter' Play Video

  March 28, 2025 8:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Ahead of a statewide election Saturday, the new city of St. George will also see its first mayoral election. Candidate Jim Morgan spoke with 2une In Friday morning about his plans for the fledgling city. Morgan said one of his biggest priorities is to bring... more »

• Tangipahoa voters reject plan to change way it funds sheriff's office Play Video

  March 27, 2025 6:01 PM

  AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish voters voted against changing the way it raises money for its sheriff's office. The new way would have raised four times as much money as the current funding plan. Voters were asked to adopt a three-quarter-cent sales tax that would raise nearly $25 million a... more »

• Interim St. Mary school board member wins permanent spot on panel

  March 27, 2025 6:00 PM

  FRANKLIN — St. Mary Parish interim School Board member Lawrence Guillory won a permanent seat on the panel Saturday against an independent challenger. The seat covers mostly rural areas around Franklin. Carla Pellerin had entered the race after Guillory was appointed to the spot last year. He replaced Murphy... more »

• Coming off year of water woes, Killian elects new mayor and most of council; some incumbents out Play Video

  March 27, 2025 5:59 PM

  KILLIAN — The town of Killian, which last year suffered through several problems with its aging system, selected Caleb Atwell as its new mayor. Ronald Sharp, who presided over town business last summer as the community endured slimy and discolored water, was not on this year's mayoral ballot, but... more »

• Voters in north end of Pierre Part extend parcel fee for drainage work; only 4 votes were cast

  March 27, 2025 5:57 PM

  PIERRE PART — Voters in an area on the north side of Pierre Part on Saturday voted to continue a $50 parcel fee for its drainage district. Only four people voted, and all four voted to renew the fee. The fee will raise $700 a year and is dedicated... more »

• Ascension voters reject removing salary cap for government leaders Play Video

  March 27, 2025 5:55 PM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish voters have decided to leave in place a salary cap for members of government leaders. Voters were asked to remove language from the parish Home Rule Charter that specified the members of its governing authority could not receive more money that the maximum amount allowed... more »

• Dustin Yates asks voters to help him 'complete the mission' days before St. George's first election Play Video

  March 27, 2025 4:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — With the city's first election around the corner, St. George Interim Mayor Dustin Yates on Thursday reiterated his commitment to help create a school system for the city. "That's why we went through the process of creating a city," Yates said in an appearance on 2une... more »

• Landry promotes tax plan, public safety and education to Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 26, 2025 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry told the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Wednesday that the state is at a "pivotal moment" to shift historic problems with crime, economic development and education. He said the next necessary step is to pass the constitutional amendments on the ballot Saturday. ... more »

• Higgins says he won't run for Cassidy's Senate seat; says he will seek another term in House Play Video

  March 20, 2025 2:07 PM

  LAFAYETTE — Congressman Clay Higgins said Thursday that he is not running for a U.S. Senate seat in 2026, instead intending to stay in the House of Representatives. Higgins, who represents the state's Third Congressional District that includes St. Mary Parish, was first elected in 2017. He won re-election... more »

• Capital region's races and tax elections listed here Play Video

  March 14, 2025 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The March 29 general election is this Saturday. Statewide, four proposed constitutional amendments are on the ballot and in East Baton Rouge Parish, St. George will hold its first election for city offices. Polls open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and close at 6 p.m. Some parishes... more »

• Four council races unopposed after candidate for St. George's District 2 drops out of race Play Video

  February 18, 2025 6:17 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Four St. George Council races are unopposed after a candidate for the District 2 council seat dropped out of the race. According to the Secretary of State's Office, William "Bill" Brigman, an independent, dropped out of the race, leaving Republican Steve "Chilli" Monachello unopposed for the... more »

• Cleo Fields sworn in as District 6 congressman at symbolic Southern University ceremony Play Video

  February 17, 2025 6:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After officially taking the oath of office in January, Congressman Cleo Fields was symbolically sworn in Monday as the representative of the newly redrawn Sixth Congressional District at a ceremony held at his alma mater Southern University. The event was hosted by the Louisiana Leadership Institute,... more »

• East Baton Rouge voters to elect Cleo Fields' successor when visiting voting booth this weekend Play Video

  February 11, 2025 9:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Residents in East Baton Rouge Parish will vote to fill Cleo Fields' former State Senate seat on Saturday. Three Democratic candidates are running for Fields' former post as the State Senator 14th Senatorial District after he was elected in November to serve as the U.S. Representative... more »

• Two candidates for at-large council seats drop out of St. George election; five running for two seats Play Video

  February 10, 2025 12:53 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Two candidates are no longer seeking a council seat in St. George's first election, leaving five people running for two at-large seats. Prospective councilmembers Joel Davis and Jay Lindsey, both Republicans, are no longer in the race. Davis said he decided to withdraw his candidacy... more »

• St. George interim mayor facing opposition in city's first election as qualifying period ends Play Video

  January 31, 2025 2:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The March 29 Municipal Primary Election's ballot has been set with the end of the three-day qualifying period on Friday. The City of St. George will be holding its first election and voters will elect its first elected government after its council and administrative roles were... more »

• Early voting to fill Cleo Fields' former state senate seat starts Saturday Play Video

  January 31, 2025 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Early voting to fill Cleo Fields' former State Senate seat that represented East Baton Rouge Parish starts Saturday. Three Democratic candidates are in the running for Fields' former post as the State Senator 14th Senatorial District after he was elected in November to serve as the... more »

• More candidates on the ballot for first St. George election, other races as second qualifying day ends Play Video

  January 30, 2025 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The list of candidates running for office in St. George's first election grew Thursday as the second day of the qualifying period for the March 29 Municipal Primary Election ended. The City of St. George will be holding its first election and voters will elect its... more »

• Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment Play Video

  January 10, 2025 10:29 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. The outcome cements Trump’s conviction before he returns to power before while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a... more »

• Trump asks the Supreme Court to block sentencing in his hush money case in New York

  January 8, 2025 9:05 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to call off Friday’s sentencing in his hush money case in New York. Trump’s lawyers turned to the nation’s highest court Wednesday after New York courts refused to postpone the sentencing by Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided... more »

• St. George interim mayor to run for full-time office in new city's election Play Video

  January 7, 2025 10:53 AM

  ST. GEORGE — Interim Mayor Dustin Yates officially announced Tuesday he will run in the first-ever election for mayor of St. George in March. Yates led the newly-formed city’s transitional government since he was appointed by Governor Jeff Landry in May 2024. The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in April... more »

• Port Allen Mayor-Elect discusses goals for first term, plans to 'restructure the office' Play Video

  December 11, 2024 6:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Port Allen will have a new mayor in January. Terecita Pollard Pattan defeated Clyde Robertson Sr. in November and will succeed current Mayor Richard Lee. Mayor-elect Pattan has worked for the city of Port Allen since 2005, and as she puts it, has worn many... more »

• Election round-up: Less than 24 hours until votes are cast Play Video

  December 6, 2024 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - There are less than 24 hours until the election day for the December ballot. Several runoffs along with propositions covering education, public safety and government are on the ballot. One proposition on the ballot drawing attention is the 2-percent sales tax transfer for the City of... more »

• Governor asks LSU to discipline law professor perceived criticizing Trump-supporting students

  November 26, 2024 12:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry on Tuesday called for LSU and the university's Board of Supervisors to punish an LSU law professor who was perceived as being critical of his students who voted for President-elect Donald Trump. In a lecture the day after the general election, Professor Nicholas... more »

• Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference, classified documents cases against Trump

  November 25, 2024 1:44 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss the case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, citing longstanding Justice Department policy shielding presidents from prosecution while in office. The move announced in court papers marks the end... more »

• Ted James, No. 3 in mayoral race, endorses incumbent Sharon Weston Broome ahead of runoff Play Video

  November 21, 2024 10:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Ted James announced Thursday he would be endorsing the incumbent Baton Rouge mayor, Sharon Weston Broome, ahead of the runoff election. Early voting begins Friday for the runoff election that will see another showdown between Sid Edwards and Sharon Weston Broome. The endorsement comes after... more »

• Biden addresses nation in first appearance on camera following Trump's victory over Harris Play Video

  November 7, 2024 11:36 AM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday addressed the nation in his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. He says he spoke with Donald Trump and assured him that he would direct his administration to ensure a “peaceful and orderly transition,”... more »

• Historic mayoral runoff will elect first Black mayor in Gonzales Play Video

  November 6, 2024 6:53 PM

  GONZALES — For the first time in its history, two candidates are headed into a runoff to become Gonzales' first Black mayor. Timothy "Tim" Riley and Kemlyn Bailey Lomas, both Democrats, will face off in the December election, both hoping to inspire voter turnout and make history in the... more »

• Deadline to register for the Dec. 7 general election approaches

  November 6, 2024 4:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As the Dec. 7 General Election approaches, it is important to remember the deadlines for registration in the election, the Secretary of State's Office said. The deadline to register in person, by mail or at the OMV Office is Wednesday, while registration through the GeauxVote Online... more »

• Biden calls to congratulate President-elect Trump on win

  November 6, 2024 3:27 PM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden has called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his election victory and to invite him to the White House to discuss the transition. The White House said staff would coordinate a date “in the near future.” Biden plans to address the nation... more »

• Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump Play Video

  November 6, 2024 7:39 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. A unified Republican grip on Washington would set... more »

• Rep. Steve Scalise wins re-election in state's 1st Congressional District Play Video

  November 5, 2024 8:31 PM

  METAIRIE — Rep. Steve Scalise (R) won reelection Tuesday night in the state's 1st Congressional District. Scalise, the majority leader of the House, beat Randall Arrington (R), J. "Frankie" Hyers (NP), Mel Manuel (D) and Ross Shales (R) by a margin of 2-1. Scalise has been in Congress... more »

• Louisianians cast ballots on Election Day

  November 5, 2024 11:26 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Louisiana voters will decide which presidential candidates will receive their eight electoral votes in the Nov. 5 election. Also on the ballot are races for the U.S. House and a pair of statewide ballot measures. The state has been reliably Republican in presidential contests since 2000,... more »

• Get to know who and what is on the ballot in federal, state, local races for the 2024 election Play Video

  November 4, 2024 6:31 PM

  Before going to your polling site and casting your vote, it's important to know who — and what — is on the ballot. The most publicized race is undoubtedly the presidential election. The frontrunners are Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R). Across the... more »

• 'I have been in the shadows of life:' Future state justice-elect speaks on goals at BR Press Club Play Video

  November 4, 2024 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Supreme Court Justice-elect John Michael Guidry spoke to Press Club on Monday, detailing his goals for the State Supreme Court seat. Guidry is set to be sworn in in January. "As a poor boy from the bottoms of South Baton Rouge, raised most of... more »

• Toni Menard elected to new seat in 23rd JDC by Ascension, Assumption, St. James parishes Play Video

  November 4, 2024 2:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Republican Toni Menard was elected to a new district judge seat in the 23rd Judicial District Court by voters in Ascension, Assumption and St. James parishes on Tuesday. Menard won the election by more than a 2-1 margin and will serve in Division F of the... more »