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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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Louisiana 2026 Election Races Await Specific Details
Elections and votingThe 2026 Louisiana election overview names no specific race, candidate or policy position while pairing the cycle with past presidential results.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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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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States challenge abortion-pill shield laws at Supreme Court
Health careLouisiana, Alabama and Arkansas say laws in New York, California and Massachusetts obstruct investigations into mailed abortion pills.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskOct 2, 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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What to know about Louisiana’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingLouisiana voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskOct 1, 2026
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Officials announce Gator Task Force in Shreveport
Public safetyThe federal, state and local effort will focus on violent crime and gangs in Shreveport and across North Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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What to know about Louisiana’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingLouisiana voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 30, 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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Julie Cathryn Emerson enters Louisiana’s 2026 Senate race
Elections and votingRepublican Julie Cathryn Emerson is among 21 candidates listed for Louisiana’s Nov. 3, 2026, U.S. Senate election.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 28, 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
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Silver Alert for Longview man who may head to Louisiana
Public safetyPolice are looking for Ricky Hughes, 69, who has a cognitive impairment and was last seen at a Longview hospital.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 25, 2026
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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
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Kennedy announces $14.2 million for six Louisiana HBCUs
EducationThe U.S. Department of Education funding is divided among six historically Black colleges and universities in Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 24, 2026
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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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Two indicted in alleged Louisiana mayoral voting scheme
Elections and votingTwo people face criminal accusations connected to an alleged voting scheme involving a Louisiana mayor’s race.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 21, 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
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Candidate profile: Mark Spencer for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingRepublican Mark Spencer is among 21 candidates listed in Louisiana’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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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
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Candidate profile: Eric Skrmetta
Elections and votingRepublican Eric Skrmetta is one of 21 candidates listed for Louisiana’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Kathy W Seiden: Louisiana U.S. Senate candidate profile
Elections and votingKathy W Seiden is a Republican candidate in Louisiana’s contested U.S. Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 12, 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
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Candidate profile: Markeda Ann Cottonham
Elections and votingMarkeda Ann Cottonham is a Republican candidate in Louisiana’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 9, 2026
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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
Peter Williams in the 2026 Louisiana 6th District race
Elections and votingRepublican Peter Williams is running in a 10-candidate field for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District in the Nov. 3 general election.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 8, 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: Michael Gabriel Firment
Elections and votingRepublican Michael Gabriel Firment is running in the contested 2026 general election for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 6, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Samuel Lee Mr. Wyatt: Louisiana U.S. Senate candidate
Elections and votingRepublican Samuel Lee Mr. Wyatt is running for U.S. Senate in Louisiana’s general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 5, 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