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Louisiana sheriff indicted after New Orleans jailbreak
Public safetyLouisiana’s attorney general says a sheriff faces 30 felony counts following a 2025 jailbreak in New Orleans.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskOct 4, 2026
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The Ballot Louisiana Desk
Nonpartisan election coverage for Louisiana
The Ballot Louisiana Desk tracks who is running in Louisiana, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.
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News · LA
Louisiana AG sues states over abortion-pill shield laws
Health careAttorney General Liz Murrill is challenging states whose laws protect abortion-pill providers.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskOct 3, 2026
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Three states challenge abortion shield laws in federal court
Health careLouisiana, Alabama and Arkansas announced a federal lawsuit against three states over shield laws tied to mailing abortion pills.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskOct 2, 2026
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Kennedy raises concerns as college sports bill clears Senate
Foreign policyThe Protect College Sports Act passed the U.S. Senate 77-22 as Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy expressed concerns about the measure.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 30, 2026
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Kennedy opposes U.S. troops in Iran, urges public address
Foreign policyThe Louisiana senator called for continued pressure on Iran and a clearer explanation of U.S. goals while opposing the deployment of American troops.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Candidate profile: Nicholas S. Albares
Elections and votingNicholas S. Albares is a Democrat in Louisiana’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 24, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Candidate profile: Dixon Mcmakin in Louisiana’s 5th District
Elections and votingRepublican Dixon Mcmakin is among 15 candidates running for Louisiana’s 5th District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 22, 2026
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SpaceX plans raise questions near Louisiana site
Elections and votingA planned billion SpaceX investment, thousands of rocket launches and confidential negotiations are drawing concern.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 20, 2026
News · LA
Two indicted in alleged Louisiana mayoral voting scheme
Elections and votingTwo people face indictments over an alleged voting scheme connected to a Louisiana mayor’s race.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 18, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Jamie Davis, Democrat for U.S. Senate in Louisiana
Elections and votingJamie Davis is one of 21 candidates in Louisiana’s contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 12, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Candidate profile: Jessee Fleenor in Louisiana’s 5th District
Elections and votingDemocrat Jessee Fleenor is running in a 15-candidate field for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
William M. Cassidy: Louisiana U.S. Senate candidate profile
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent William M. Cassidy is running in Louisiana’s contested U.S. Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 7, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Candidate profile: Tracie Burke in Louisiana’s Senate race
Elections and votingDemocrat Tracie Burke is among 21 candidates listed for Louisiana’s contested U.S. Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 4, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Michael Edward Mebruer profile: Louisiana’s 6th District
Elections and votingRepublican Michael Edward Mebruer is running in Louisiana’s contested 6th District U.S. House election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 1, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Randall Steven Phd Arrington: Louisiana Senate profile
Elections and votingRepublican Randall Steven Phd Arrington is running in Louisiana’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskAug 26, 2026