Editors · Policy and legislation
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Louisiana
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Louisiana, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · LA
The 2026 Louisiana election overview names no specific race, candidate or policy position while pairing the cycle with past presidential results.
News · LA
The city is challenging a Louisiana ruling that upheld the elimination of an elected criminal court clerk’s office after an election.
News · LA
The federal, state and local effort will focus on violent crime and gangs in Shreveport and across North Louisiana.
News · LA
Two people face criminal accusations connected to an alleged voting scheme involving a Louisiana mayor’s race.
Candidate profile · LA
Republican Mark Spencer is among 21 candidates listed in Louisiana’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
Candidate profile · LA
Republican Eric Skrmetta is one of 21 candidates listed for Louisiana’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
Candidate profile · LA
Republican Peter Williams is running in a 10-candidate field for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District in the Nov. 3 general election.
Candidate profile · LA
Republican Samuel Lee Mr. Wyatt is running for U.S. Senate in Louisiana’s general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · LA
Xan Mr. John is a Republican in Louisiana’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
Candidate profile · LA
Republican Christian Rashad Johnson is running for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.