Over 10,000 Louisianans are now believed to have died from COVID-19 as of today’s Department of Health report. The first reported COVID-19 death in Louisiana occurred on March 14th, 2020. Governor Edwards says it’s a grim reminder of just how deadly the pandemic has been.
The special election for the 5th Congressional District is over with Julia Letlow cruising to a 65 percent win. Letlow ran after her husband, who was set to become the district’s next congressman, died of COVID-19. One of Letlow’s opponents ran for the seat out of concern she wouldn’t have time for her two young children. Letlow says women have been juggling for centuries and she’s just following the lead of other women who have gone before her.
New Orleans Democratic State Senators Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson advance to the runoff for the 2nd District Congressional District special election. Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers nearly made the runoff at 21 percent. JMC Analytics Publisher John Couvillon says Carter is the favorite, but…
Total turnout was 18 percent
It’s a nice day today, but get ready for some wet weather starting tomorrow. Christopher Bannon with the National Weather Service in New Orleans says southeast Louisiana could see several inches of rain Tuesday through Thursday.