Local Elections

They bickered for the past 4 years. But now St. Tammany officials pledge a fresh start.

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
22 hrs ago

If there was a prevailing theme in last fall’s political campaigns in St. Tammany Parish, it was the need for the Parish Council and the parish president to get along.

Big money being raised in northshore DA's election

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Jan 3, 2024

The two candidates running for district attorney on the northshore aren’t letting a short campaign season hamper their ability to raise money.

Steve Scalise becomes latest GOP heavyweight to endorse Donald Trump's nomination

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Jan 2, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, on Tuesday became the latest high-profile Republican to endorse Donald Trump for president, as the former commander in chief…

Chalmette woman files suit to disqualify Donald Trump from 2024 election

By JOSEPH CRANNEY | Staff writer
Dec 28, 2023

The lawsuit, filed in East Baton Rouge, is one of at least 18 across the country that seek to disqualify Trump from the ballot.

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Feds say Louisiana's arguments in legislative redistricting challenge are wrong

BY SAM KARLIN | Staff writer
Dec 20, 2023

Louisiana and the U.S. Department of Justice are fighting in court over a crucial challenge to the state’s legislative maps that could dramatically alter the makeup of state government.

Who’s running in 2024 New Orleans area elections? See who qualified on northshore and more

By ALEX LUBBEN, JILLIAN KRAMER and MARIE FAZIO | Staff writers
Dec 15, 2023

The 2024 races for northshore district attorney, mayors of Grand Isle, Mandeville and Madisonville, and a host of other races in the New Orleans area are now set after Friday's qualifying deadline.

Here are the 2024 primary election races to watch in the New Orleans metro area

By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
Dec 14, 2023

Two candidates qualified Wednesday in the race to replace Warren Montgomery as the district attorney on the northshore, the most high-profile of the local elections set to take place in March …

The Covington council has two vacancies. Why can't they be filled at the same time?

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Nov 30, 2023

One elections is set March 23; the other might not happen until Nov. 5

Candidates lining up for special election for northshore District Attorney

By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
Nov 28, 2023

Candidates are beginning to line up to run for the northshore District Attorney's Office left open with the recent death of District Attorney Warren Montgomery.

There's a new sheriff in Washington Parish, his name is Jason Smith

BY DAVID GRUNFELD | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Nov 20, 2023

On Saturday, the 50-year-old retired lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Jason Smith won a decisive victory in the race to become Washington Parish's next sheriff, unseating local political…

St. Tammany voted on a public health tax. Here's what voters decided.

By ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writer
Nov 18, 2023

Voters in St. Tammany Parish narrowly shot down the renewal of a public health tax Saturday, the latest defeat in a parish where voters have increasingly voted against tax proposals in recent years.

Four runoffs for St. Tammany Parish Council decided. Here's who won.

BY BOB WARREN and ALEX LUBBEN | Staff writers
Nov 18, 2023

When the next St. Tammany Parish Council is sworn in early next year, it will be a vastly different one, with nine of the 14 members new to the office.

Louisianans approve three changes to state constitution, reject one

BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN | Staff writer
Nov 18, 2023

Local governments will now be able to create property tax exemptions for first responders, and six inactive state funds will be closed out after Louisianans approved another set of changes to …

Monique Blanco Boulet defeats Josh Guillory in Lafayette mayor-president's race

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer
Updated Nov 18, 2023

Monique Blanco Boulet, daughter of the late Gov. Kathleen Blanco, will become Lafayette's first female mayor-president after she unseated incumbent Josh Guillory in a runoff election Saturday.

Republican Liz Murrill wins Louisiana attorney general's race; GOP to control state government

By JAMES FINN | Staff writer
Nov 18, 2023

Republican Liz Murrill won Saturday’s race for Louisiana attorney general, giving the state its first woman in that office and handing Republicans total control over state government.

Republicans win treasurer and secretary of state races, securing hold on state government

BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN | Staff writer
Nov 18, 2023

Republicans tightened their hold over state government Saturday when party candidates walked away with wins in the treasurer and secretary of state races.

Recap our full coverage of the 2023 Louisiana elections, including key New Orleans races

Staff report
Nov 18, 2023

New Orleans and Louisiana voters elected new leaders and weighed in on four constitutional amendments on Saturday.

See live vote totals for attorney general, treasurer, more races in 2023 Louisiana election

BY EMMA DISCHER | Staff writer
Nov 17, 2023

Voters will head to the polls Saturday to case their votes for a number of statewide positions, constitutional amendments and local races.

Jeff Landry's campaign paid $485K+ to his own staffing firm in Louisiana governor's race

By JAMES FINN | Staff writer
Nov 17, 2023

During his year-long campaign for Louisiana governor, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry funneled more than $500,000 from his campaign war chest and associated super PACs into a staffing company he owns, …

Gerald Sticker wins race for Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff

BY TYLER BRIDGES | Staff writer
Updated Nov 18, 2023

Gerald Sticker was elected Saturday to be Tangipahoa Parish’s next sheriff, a job that will hand him a host of budget problems that he has said might force him to seek a tax increase.

Election Day in Louisiana is Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

Staff report
Nov 17, 2023

Louisiana voters will head to the polls Saturday to elect the state’s next attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer in a general election that is expected to see low turnout.

If Joe Biden were to opt out, could Mitch Landrieu run for president?

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 17, 2023

WASHINGTON – Wednesday marked the second anniversary of President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure law —– and of the work his infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu did to start fixing bri…

Sheriff 'Country' Seal is a rural Louisiana political giant. A cattle rancher may unseat him.

BY FAIMON A. ROBERTS III | Staff writer
Nov 12, 2023

Randy “Country” Seal grabbed the mic on the table in a Washington Parish courtroom in Franklinton.

Who are the Louisiana attorney general candidates? Where they stand on key state issues.

By JAMES FINN | Staff writer
Nov 10, 2023

Louisiana Democrats have just a few chances left to keep Republicans from grabbing total command of state government: runoff contests for secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general.

Slidell voters to decide on 2-year residency requirements for mayor, council candidates

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Nov 8, 2023

Voters in Slidell will decide seven proposed amendments to the city’s charter on Nov. 18, including a change that would increase the time mayoral and City Council candidates must have lived in…

Livingston Voter Guide: Here are the candidates in two council races in runoffs

Staff report
Nov 6, 2023

The Advocate is republishing its 2023 Voter Guide for the general election so citizens can compare candidates' views on the issues.

Attorney General Voter Guide: Read about candidates Lindsey Cheek, Liz Murrill

Staff report
Nov 6, 2023

The Times-Picayune | Advocate is republishing its 2023 Voter Guide for the general election so citizens can compare candidates' views on the issues.

St. Tammany Voter Guide: Here are the council candidates in the runoffs

Staff report
Nov 6, 2023