The June 27 election results are in for several Acadiana parishes, with run-offs and propositions decided across the region. Local voters weighed in on important ballot measures and competitive races affecting their communities. The outcomes will shape policy and leadership in the Acadiana area for the coming term.
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Louisiana election officials are warning voters to expect potentially long lines and complex ballots for the November 3 election. Voters in the state, including those in Acadiana, are being urged to prepare ahead of time and arrive early to polling places.
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Lafayette activist Matthew Humphrey is suing U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, alleging the congressman unconstitutionally blocked him from Higgins' Facebook page in 2024. Humphrey contends the blocking violates his First Amendment rights to free speech and petition.
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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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