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04-05-2025
- Business
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Louisiana election results: May 3, 2025
Voters leave the Bricolage Academy gym after casting their ballots in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Matthew Perschall for Louisiana Illuminator) A lone legislative race and a smattering of local tax referendums around the state were put before Louisiana voters Saturday, when a sparse ballot had to compete with the usual spring schedule of festivals and events throughout the Bayou State In East Baton Rouge Parish, a special election was held to fill the vacancy in Louisiana House District 67. The position became open when Larry Selders won a February election for the state Senate seat vacated when Cleo Fields won the 6th Congressional District race last year. One notable item on Saturday's ballot was the Lake Charles mayoral race, with Republican incumbent Nic Hunter losing to independent challenger Marshall Simien Jr. Other highlights from Saturday's results included a rejected property tax referendum for the East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney's office. DA Hillar Moore had said the new millage was needed to bring his agency up to par in staffing and compensation with comparably large prosecutorial districts in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. The 4-mill levy was projected to raise $24 million annually, with Moore projecting there would be enough revenue generated for his office to return millions to the parish government general fund. With the new tax failing, resources for the district attorney will continue to come from parish government. In New Orleans, voters narrowly approved a property tax for the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, which has the primary task of operating the city jail. The final vote tally saw the measure prevail by a margin of two votes out of more than 25,000 ballots cast. The results still have to be verified by the Secretary of State. Although the sheriff's tax has already been in place for years, opponents leaned into a 'no new taxes' message in their campaign against the 2.46-mill, 10-year collection. The tax is expected to generate nearly $14 million in revenue for the sheriff's office. St. Tammany Parish voters approved a bond sale for its public school system with a ceiling of $325 million. The debt is not expected to result in an increase to existing property millages dedicated to the school district. A property tax in Livingston Parish public schools was renewed for another 10 years. The 7 mills will generate nearly $5 million a year for the district. Rapides Parish voters also renewed two property taxes for their public school system, totaling 9.58 mills combined, for the next 10 years. They're forecast to generate more than $10 million annually. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Politics
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Deadlines Louisiana voters need to know before May 3 election
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Voters in the Baton Rouge area will decide on a state House of Representatives seat, propositions and a few runoff races. Three candidates qualified to run for a Louisiana House District 67 seat in a special election. The seat was vacated after Larry Selders was elected to a state Senate position. Terry Landry Jr. (Democrat) Has 16 years of experience in public policy, government accountability and law. He wants to focus on transparency in government, public safety, economic opportunity and strong schools. Read more on Landry's Facebook page for his campaign. Sonny Marchbanks (Democrat) He said he chose to run after seeing too much 'political showmanship.' He wants to focus on affordable health care, quality education and good-paying jobs. Read more on Marchbanks' Facebook page for his campaign. Malcolm Myer (Democrat) Has 30 years of experience as a public servant. Has been appointed to top-level executive positions by five Louisiana governors. Read more on Myer's campaign website. If necessary, a runoff election would be held on June 7. All three candidates will be at a forum from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at Baton Rouge's River Center Branch Library. Other notable races in the Baton Rouge area include runoffs for St. George council positions and a juvenile judge for the 21st Judicial District Court. Voter Registration Deadline: The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail or at the OMV office was April 2. However, people can use the GeauxVote Online Registration System to register until April 12. Early Voting: Voters can go to the polls early from April 19-26, excluding Sunday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here for locations. Absentee Ballots: The deadline to request an absentee ballot online or by writing through the Registrar of Voters Office is 4:30 p.m. April 29. The deadline to return absentee ballots is 4:30 p.m. May 2. When do polls open on May 3? Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can find polling locations and sample ballots using the GeauxVote app or by visiting Voters are reminded by the Louisiana Secretary of State to bring an ID with them to the polls. Louisiana lawmakers to discuss budget priorities as teachers face a pay cut Small plane skids off runway at Oregon airport, ends up in bay ICE agent impersonations spike in wake of immigration crackdown Gov. Landry to announce new major economic development Dow jumps to recover a bit of its steep losses Legal status revoked for 985,000 migrants who entered US under Biden-era CBP One app Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
