UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says Louisiana voters will have one, major chance to reshape their state with a hugely consequential amendment choice, the number two amendment option. That’s the one that would require unanimous jury verdicts in felony cases. Cross says indications of higher turnout bode well for the historic change.
Voters will also decide on a Secretary of State’s special election race that is projected to go into a December runoff.
Severe weather throughout central and north Louisiana resulted in a tornado impacting Natchitoches Parish yesterday afternoon. While there are no reported injuries at this time, Nachitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Capt. Tony Moran says the area did see some lose their homes.
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National pollsters are predicting a tight race for Congress today, giving Democrats a slight edge to retake the lower chamber, but next to no chance to gain control of the Senate. Democrats are cautious, but confident of their chances in the House, and Congressman Cedric Richmond says that’s due to a strong pro-working class message.
Democrats say the 1.6 trillion dollar tax bill that slashed upper income and corporate tax rates is helping their case today, But Republicans are all in on their tax cut, saying it’s helped revitalize the economy and hope voters will reward the party with another two years of federal dominance. Congressman Ralph Abraham predicts the economy’s recent growth will lead to a narrow majority for the House GOP.
Polls close at 8pm.