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Early voting numbers show strong Democratic turnout in Louisiana

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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  1. · KATCEarly voting numbers show strong Democratic turnout in Louisiana This story
  2. · KATCLouisiana early voting numbers surge, Democrats and independents see higher turnout
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Local Government & Politics

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KATC14h ago
Local Government & Politics

Trump says he will host ‘major tele-rally’ for Julia Letlow

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KLFY17h ago
Local Government & Politics

Early voting surges in Lafayette Parish before Nov. 3

Lafayette 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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