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Over 520,000 voters cast ballots early in Louisiana

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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  1. · KLFYOver 363,000 ballots cast in Louisiana ahead of Nov. 3 election
  2. · KLFYOver 520,000 voters cast ballots early in Louisiana This story
The Current4h ago
Local Government & Politics

Meet the 18-year-old running for Carencro City Council

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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KATC15h ago
Local Government & Politics

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

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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KLFY18h 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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