State election officials say turnout could be noticeably higher for this year’s fall elections relative to last year’s 13 percent participation, but JMC Analytics Publisher John Couvillon is even more bullish, saying turnout could near 30 percent despite a lack of competitive Congressional races, because of the national political climate.
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Analysts say national turnout could crack 55 percent, which would be more than double the 2014 midterm numbers.
And voters won’t just be deciding on congressional candidates, the Secretary of State, or a suite of amendments. All 64 Parishes will have the opportunity to decide whether or not fantasy sports gaming should be legal. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Robert Travis Scott says, surprise, fantasy leagues that involve money are actually illegal, but…
All eyes are on the $1.6 billion jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot drawing after no jackpot-winning ticket was sold on Friday night. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says the current multi-state game’s jackpot is a record setter.
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The cut off to buy a ticket for a chance to be that winner is 9PM
The National Retail Federation says spending is slightly up for Halloween as they are projecting Americans will spend a total of $9 billion on the holiday. It’s the second highest year of the 14 years the NRF has surveyed spending habits for the Halloween. NRF spokesperson Ana Serafin Smith says the spending breaks down to just shy of $90 per person.