Election day is here, and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin wants everyone to get out and vote. Polls are open until 8 pm. Ardoin says to find out what’s on the ballot, go to geaux-vote-dot-com…

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Cruising towards almost certain re-election tonight, Congressman Steve Scalise looks at what’s ahead for him and for the U.S. House. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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U.S. Senator John Kennedy is up for re-election and most analysts are predicting he will win easily. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says early voting results tilt Republican.

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In another bad sign for Democrats, Couvillon says African American early and absentee voting is not as high as usual.

In addition to candidates, there are also eight constitutional amendments on the ballot. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio urges voters to review the amendments before they go to the polls so they’re better informed and not holding up the line. He says you can do so at PARlouisiana-dot-org.

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You can also use your GEAUX vote app for voting locations and to review what’s your ballot before you head to the polls.

It’s election day and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says while election security is a big topic, Louisiana was ranked sixth in a recent report for election integrity…

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Ardoin says 372,000 ballots, which includes early voting and absentee were already cast before today.

There’s the possibility Republican John Kennedy will be re-elected to a second term in the U.S. Senate without the need of a runoff tonight. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Republicans are more energized for this election which should push him over the 50-percent mark, which is what he needs to avoid a run-off….

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Pinsonat says the most intriguing race is in the third congressional district as GOP Congressman Clay Higgins may need a run-off election to hold off Republican challenger Holden Hoggatt.

Polls are open until 8 pm.

Congressman Steve Scalise is challenged by Democrat Katie Darling and Libertarian Howard Kearney. The House Minority Whip has raised just over $19-million. Darling has raised $131-thousand and Kearney zero. Scalise says he looks forward to returning to DC in the New Year as part of the GOP majority in the House…

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Attendees at Saturday night’s game in Tiger Stadium when LSU beat Alabama in overtime 32 to 31 produced an earth-shaking response. LSU Chair of Geology and Geophysics Darrell Henry says the school’s seismometer measured two significant seismic events and they just happen to time with the last two plays of the game.

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He says when Garth Brooks played Callin’ Baton Rouge in April there was a similar response.

It’s election day. The ballot features Congressional races, including U-S Senate, eight constitutional amendments and local elections. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the third district Congressional race is worth watching as Republican Clay Higgins faces a serious challenger from his own party, Lafayette prosecutor Holden Hoggatt. Pinsonat says Higgins has endorsements from House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and former President Donald Trump, while Hoggatt has endorsements from two former congressmen and former Senator John Breaux…
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Scalise is headed for re-election in District One. The Jefferson Parish Republican is well ahead of any challenger is fundraising. Scalise tells LRN he’s enjoyed campaigning; both for himself and for other fellow Republicans…:
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The Louisiana Republican party executive committee has voted to endorse Attorney General Jeff Landry in next year’s governor’s race. LA Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford called it historic—and controversial.
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Alford says this is a sign of Landry flexing his political muscles a year away from the election.

If you were at Tiger Stadium Saturday you know the crowd played a significant role in LSU’s victory, so significant it registered on a seismograph. LSU Chair of Geology and Geophysics Darrell Henry says they recorded a seismic event during the last touchdown of the game and moments later when the Tigers converted the two-point conversion.
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Henry refers to the 1988 “Earthquake Game” against Auburn and most recently when Garth Brooks played Callin’ Baton Rouge live in April.

Polls are open on this election day and they will stay open until 8 PM. The Secretary of State’s Office is reporting its GeauxVote app and the Elections Hotline are experiencing technical difficulties. If you have questions, contact your parish registrar of voters or email elections@sos.la.gov.

Cruising towards almost certain re-election tonight, Congressman Steve Scalise looks at what’s ahead for him and the U.S. House. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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There’s the possibility Republican John Kennedy will be re-elected to a second term in the U.S. Senate without the need of a runoff tonight. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Republicans are more energized for this election which should push him over the 50-percent mark, which is what he needs to avoid a run-off….
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Pinsonat says the most intriguing race is in the third congressional district as GOP Congressman Clay Higgins may need a run-off election to hold off Republican challenger Holden Hoggatt.

When LSU defeated Alabama on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium, the touchdown run by Jayden Daniels in overtime and the two point conversion both registered on a seismograph on campus. LSU Chair of Geology and Geophysics Darrell Henry says seismic activity was also recorded during this year’s Garth Brooks concert and the 1988 earthquake game against Auburn…
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Election day is here and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin wants everyone to get out and vote. Polls are open until 8 pm. Ardoin says to find out what’s on the ballot, go to geaux-vote-dot-com…
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Ardoin says the geaux-vote app can also tell you your voting location.

Congressional elections highlight today’s ballot and Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says there’s a good chance Senator John Kennedy can win a second term without the need for a runoff…
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In Louisiana’s races for U-S House, Democrat Troy Carter and Republicans Julia Letlow, Garret Graves and Steve Scalise are all expected to be re-elected easily. Fourth-district Congressman Mike Johnson has already been re-elected as no one qualified against him. Scalise is hoping the Republican Party gains control of the House and Senate so they can try to undo the economic damage done to Louisiana’s Oil and Gas Industry…
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Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says she has no plans to step down, despite a second child dying this year from an overdose death after a complaint was made to her agency…
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Governor Edwards has not commented about the latest case of a one-year-old boy dying from a fentanyl overdose death.

Polls are open on this election day and they’ll remain open until 8 PM tonight. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says 372,000 ballots are already accounted for that includes in-person early voting and absentee ballots. He says a majority of voters still choose to vote on Election Day
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Ardoin says a 42-percent voter turnout would be typical for a midterm election in Louisiana.

The first item on today’s ballot is the U-S Senate race. Republican John Kennedy is seeking a second term and faces a dozen other challengers. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Kennedy has an excellent chance to win without a runoff, because his three main Democratic challengers, Gary Chambers, Luke Mixon, and Syrita Steib failed to boost their name recognition…
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Pinsonat says a race to watch is the third Congressional district, can Clay Higgins win another term without a run-off.

There was a Whole Lotta Shaking Going on Saturday after LSU beat Alabama in overtime 32-31. So much shaking, it registered on a seismograph. Brooke Thorington explains.
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After another child overdose death, despite warnings to the agency of potential danger, the Department of Children and Family Services is under fire. New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes has been extremely critical of Secretary Marketa Garner Walters and continues to call for her resignation. Walters says she has no plans to leave her post.

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Walters says the agency is extremely understaffed and they are holding hiring fairs to fill their approximately 500 openings.

The Louisiana Republican Party executive committee voted last night to endorse Attorney General Jeff Landry in next year’s governor’s race. LA Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford called it historic—and controversial.

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It’s the first Monday commute home after the time change and it’s a lot darker than it usually is for motorists. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesman Mark Lambert says a lot of folks walk or jog this time of day and he has some advice for them to help drivers avoid them, like wearing light or reflective clothing…:

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Lambert says there is a statistical increase in traffic accidents on Monday after a time change; especially when “falling back” to Standard Time.

There was no multistate Powerball winner Saturday, so the jackpot for tonight’s drawing is a bona fide record-setter. Louisiana Lottery spokesman Dustin Annison…:

Cut 12 (06) “…jackpot lottery ever.”  A single winner selecting a lump-sum cash payment would collect just over $ 929 million. Tickets are on sale until 9 tonight.

Possible candidates for governor next year are angry that the state GOP has endorsed Attorney General Jeff Landry a full year before the 2023 Governor’s race. That rules out state party support for folks like Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, State Treasurer John Schroder or even one of our current members of Congress. “LaPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says sometimes these endorsements backfire. Look at 2015, when David Vitter was hammered by other GOP candidates…:

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Powerball! Tonight’s drawing has grown to an amazing $1.9-BILLION! That is the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Louisiana Lottery spokesman Dustin Annison says when tghey get this big, ticket sales always surge…:

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Tickets will remain on sale until 9 tonight.

There has been a second high-profile death of an infant, and it turns out the Department of Children and Families Services was alerted beforehand that he was in possible danger. Secretary Marketa Garner Walters defends her agency…:

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Fans cheering on LSU’s dramatic one-point win over Alabama Saturday night triggered seismic sensors…twice. The spikes came when the Tiger scored a touchdown in Overtime, and again when they scored a two-point conversion to win the game. So…a second Earthquake Game for LSU, and a bitter defeat for Alabama.