Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says he will not seek re-election. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says Ardoin was unsuccessful in getting lawmakers to approve new voting machines.
Similar to other Secretary of States in the country who were criticized for alleged voter fraud in the 2020 Presidential election, he’s decided not to run.
Gubernatorial candidate, Stephen Waguespack, and two political action committees supporting him are expected to report $3 million raised for his campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Waguespack is a strong candidate, but his personal war chest is far outstripped by Jeff Landry’s $5-million.
Cut 6 (10) “..your campaign for you.”
The abortion debate is far from over in Louisiana with legislation to add exceptions to the state’s abortion ban this session. Governor Edwards is in support of exceptions for rape and incest. Lift Louisiana Executive Director Michelle Erenberg says there’s overwhelming support for such exceptions.
But Louisiana Right to Life spokesperson Sarah Zagorski disagrees, she feels such exceptions would be a step back for pro-life advocates.
House Bills 346 and 549 are the two bills that would ensure abortion care for survivors of rape and incest without the requirement that the crime be first reported to law enforcement.