A U-turn in the early voting trend in Louisiana, as for the first time, Republicans outnumbered Democrats in casting their ballots early. Of course, while the registered party of the early voters is known, how they voted is not. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says while opinion polls show Trump with a comfortable lead, it’s unclear whether he will increase his win margin in the state from four years ago.
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The congressional district represented by Congresswoman Julia Letlow changed significantly this year bringing her campaign into parts of Baton Rouge so on November 5th, she will be in the capital city watching election results. She’s hosting an Election Night Watch party for her supporters at LSU Tiger Stadium.
Louisiana has been experiencing a steady net outmigration trend, with over 110,000 residents leaving the state for other parts of the U.S. since 2020. That’s according to the Council for a Better Louisiana. In 2023 alone, the state saw a net loss of over 29,000 people. CABL President Barry Erwin says this pattern highlights a broader trend in domestic migration within the U.S.
Sugar cane farming appears to be sweeter this year than last year when the historic drought took its toll, but LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Production Specialist Kenneth Gravois (GRAV-wah) says Hurricane Francine affected sugar cane growth in the southernmost parishes.