When the new Congress convenes next year, Louisiana Congressmembers will have key committee roles for example Congresswoman Julia Letlow will serve on House Appropriations. Congressman Troy Carter this gives Louisiana better influence.
Carter will serve as Second Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.
While younger voters made an impact in other elections last month, turnout was low here in Louisiana. ULM political science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says that’s because the Louisiana ballot was humdrum compared to those in other states.
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Last month Louisiana voters 18 to 34 made up almost 13-percent of the total electorate.
In three days, Monroe police responded to four overdose deaths. Brooke Thorington has more.
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