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Alex Savage, an 18-year-old Carencro resident, is running for a seat on the Carencro City Council. Savage aims to represent younger voices in the community while working to preserve Carencro's small-town character amid growth and addressing affordability concerns.
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Former President Trump will host a virtual rally for Julia Letlow, the Republican candidate for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, the day before Election Day. Letlow, representing the Acadiana region, is seeking to maintain her seat in Congress.
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VideoLafayette Parish saw a surge in early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with more than 27,000 ballots cast before Election Day. The 27,116 early votes represented approximately 17% of the expected turnout in the parish.
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The St. Martin Parish Consolidated Water District board has officially appointed Ronald Daigle as executive director following a revote on October 27. The appointment was made in a 3-2 vote after questions arose about the validity of an earlier vote. The new consolidated water system is expected to launch within three months.
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Louisiana's early voting turnout surged with over half a million voters participating statewide. This higher-than-expected participation from Democrats and independents signals strong engagement ahead of upcoming elections and affects Acadiana voters.
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Over 520,000 Louisiana voters cast ballots during the early voting period before Election Day, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office. This statewide participation figure reflects voter engagement across Louisiana, including the Acadiana region.
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Columnist Geoff Daily is voting against all proposed amendments in the upcoming Louisiana election, arguing that the state's constitution requires a complete rewrite rather than piecemeal amendments. Daily's column outlines concerns about Louisiana's current constitutional framework and explains his rationale for rejecting the ballot measures.
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Federal judges in Shreveport heard arguments on whether a Louisiana congressional redistricting case should remain open, affecting the state's congressional map and majority-minority district representation. The outcome could have implications for Louisiana's political landscape and voting rights in Acadiana and across the state.
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VideoCandidates Devinskie Arvie and Malcolm McKinney are vying for the Ville Platte police chief position, both emphasizing the need to recruit more officers and rebuild community trust as key strategies to reduce crime. Both candidates identified insufficient police staffing as the primary challenge facing the department.
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VideoA lawyer representing Vermilion Parish residents challenging a SpaceX development deal says the lawsuit is not against SpaceX itself, but rather criticizes how local officials conducted negotiations regarding public funds and approvals. The coalition is attempting to void the controversial agreement.
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Lafayette Parish voters will head to the polls for key local races and Louisiana constitutional amendments. The article provides guidance on voting locations, candidate information, and details about the statewide measures appearing on the ballot.
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If you show up to vote and poll workers say you aren't registered, you may be able to update your registration on the spot or cast a provisional ballot that will be counted after election officials verify your eligibility. Louisiana voters should know their options if they encounter registration issues at the polling place.
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VideoThe Louisiana Democratic Party held a press conference at the Four Corners Mural in Lafayette to discuss early voting for the November 3 election. Local leaders gathered to encourage voter participation, share information about early voting procedures, and address issues affecting Acadiana communities.
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Early voting in Louisiana is showing strong Democratic turnout, though political analysts predict Republican Letlow will still win the Senate race. The turnout figures suggest notable Democratic engagement ahead of election day.
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VideoA lawsuit has been filed in Vermilion Parish to void the $100 billion SpaceX spaceport deal, claiming the parish violated the Open Meetings Law during negotiations. The project would have created the world's largest spaceport in the parish.
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Vermilion Parish residents have filed a lawsuit challenging a SpaceX tax exemption deal, alleging that the Vermilion Parish Police Jury and a board created to facilitate the agreement violated open meetings laws eight times. The residents claim the multi-billion-dollar tax deal was approved without proper public transparency and adherence to state meeting requirements.
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Louisiana voters have two remaining days to cast ballots early for the Nov. 3 election. Early voting is available across the state, including throughout Acadiana, before Election Day.
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Louisiana voters cast over 363,000 early ballots ahead of the November 3 election, with Democrats currently leading Republicans in the vote count. The strong early turnout reflects significant voter engagement across the state ahead of Election Day.
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Louisiana has reached an agreement with BP for a lump-sum payment to settle the remainder of coastal damage claims from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. The settlement resolves ongoing lawsuits and provides finality for Louisiana communities affected by the environmental catastrophe, including the Acadiana region.
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The Diocese of Lafayette has placed Rev. Barry Crochet on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct from years ago. The diocese has reported the allegations to civil authorities as part of its response to the matter.
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VideoEarly voting numbers in Acadiana for the November 3 election are showing strong voter turnout and indicating high public interest in the upcoming election. The data suggests robust participation from local voters in the early voting period.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is leading an economic development mission to Paris this weekend to meet with French business leaders and explore global partnership opportunities that could benefit the state's economy and create jobs for Louisiana residents.
Read moreDistrict Attorney Don Landry, who has faced multiple scandals, is running for re-election in 2026 with only one challenger so far. Political observers say the incumbent advantages of campaign financing, name recognition, and declining public attention make it difficult to unseat even a scandal-plagued officeholder.
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District Attorney Don Landry faces just one challenger in the 2026 election despite ongoing scandals, as political observers note that incumbency, campaign finances, and waning public attention make even troubled officeholders difficult to unseat.
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