According to early statistics released this morning, over 236,000 registered voters took advantage of the early voting period that ended yesterday. Secretary of State Tom Schedler…:
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Statistics show Orleans led the way with over 23,000 early voters followed by East Baton Rouge Parish with over 22,000 participating.

According to a new poll, Congressman Vance McAllister could be in trouble in the 5th District race as Republican Zach Dasher improves his number. Pollster Darrell Glascock believes Ralph Abraham will get a runoff spot and if Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo can get Democrats and minorities out to the polls, then he’s got the second spot…:
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Glascock attributes this latest change in the numbers to the Duck Dynasty crew and their support of Dasher.

Is Governor Bobby Jindal gaining weight to prepare for a possible Presidential campaign? National Review Online says a Jindal source reported the Louisiana governor has gained 13 pounds over the past few months. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal has always been small and skinny…:
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Cross says this is probably a sign that someone has told Jindal it might be a good idea to beef up if he intends to seek Presidency.

State Police say a man from Robert died in an accident last night in Tangipahoa Parish. They say 44-year-old Bobby Creekmore Jr ran off Highway 190 and struck a culvert. He was not restrained and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The crash remains under investigation.