Louisiana congressman and House majority Leader Steve Scalise didn’t have enough votes to become the next US house speaker, so he’s taken himself out the running. As for what’s next, Scalise says the House must find a way to come together for this country.
By the end of today’s primary election political analysts expect a run-off in the governor’s race between Republican Jeff Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says none of the other main candidates, including Stephen Waguespack, have won over enough voters.
Cut 13 (07) “…twelve percent.”
Other statewide offices on the ballot include secretary of state, attorney general, & treasurer. Plus, there are some legislative seats up for grabs, including some hotly contested races. Polls are open now…and close tonight at 8.
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The only female on Louisiana’s death row has been denied a capital clemency hearing by the state pardon board. Antoinette Frank was a New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams, and two restaurant workers during a late night robbery in 1995. Officer Williams’s brother-in-law pleaded with the Louisiana Pardon Board not to grant clemency, saying his family has suffered enough.
A Friday night crash has left a man dead and a 9 year old girl injured after a car crashed into her bedroom. It happened last night just before 11. West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s officials say 43 year old Dedrick Manchester of New Roads was killed when he veered off the road, hit a gas main and crashed into the girl’s home. Officials say they the girl suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.