Election night saw the Democrats gain control of the U-S House of Representatives, while Republicans increased their majority in the Senate. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says the Blue Wave that vaulted the Democrats into control in the House, could benefit New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond….
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Every member of Louisiana’s House delegation was re-elected last night, including Clay Higgins in the third district, who received 56-percent of the vote to beat Democrat Mimi Methvin and Republican Josh Guillory. Sixth district Congressman Garret Graves was victorious in his re-election effort…
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The statewide unofficial turnout was 48-percent.
Constitutional Amendment 2 passed on a 64-36 vote and Louisiana will soon require an unanimous jury decision for a felony conviction.///
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47 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes voted for the proposition to legalize online fantasy sports games for cash prices. The rural parishes that voted against it are located mostly in north Louisiana. The legislature will need to establish regulations in next year’s regular session.