Elections

Scott City Councilman Doyle Boudreaux brings 25 years of fire service and government experience to the race for Louisiana House District 39, focusing on infrastructure and safety.

Northern Lafayette Parish voters will elect a new state rep in May after Julie Emerson became Landry's chief of staff. Qualifying starts Feb 25 for District 39.

Baton Rouge Rep. Dixon McMakin exits Louisiana's 5th Congressional District race. Larry Davis switches to challenge Cleo Fields in 6th District. Qualifying starts Wednesday.

Blake Miguez exits the U.S. Senate race following Trump's endorsement of Julia Letlow, redirecting his $3.6 million campaign to Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.

Louisiana eliminates the Independent Party on August 1, 2025, affecting 150,000 voters as the state prepares for closed primaries beginning in 2026.

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether Louisiana's new congressional map, created under court order, is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. A major decision looms.

Some folks are just now learning that Texas law states that you can't wear certain items when going to vote.

Elections are coming up and there was a public forum for candidates held at the Civic Center. If you missed the event, you can hear what the candidates had to say here:

With the Fall elections coming up soon, the Lake Charles League of Women Voters are putting on Election forums starting Wednesday through October 3rd.  This gives you the voters a chance to attend these forums and get more informed on the candidates running for office.  Here is the list of the forums and which districts they will cover.