A We Ask America poll of the governor’s race has Governor Edwards at 47 percent, Eddie Rispone at 23 percent, and Ralph Abraham at 17 percent. Pollster Andrew Weissert says Edwards may have a 56 percent approval rating, but voters still aren’t confident in the state’s progress.
The poll did have one encouraging bit of news for Edwards, 61 percent of independents have a favorable view of him.
The candidates were asked about their views on capital punishment Thursday night at the second gubernatorial debate. Rispone was the only one on stage to come out against the practice…
Congressman Ralph Abraham came out in support of executions, while Governor Edwards said he was bound by law to permit it.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrations at four locations around the state on today. LDWF spokesperson Trey Iles says there will be no shortage of activities, including event for those who love fishing.
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The events are in Baton Rouge, Haughton, Woodworth and Monroe.
Voters casting their ballots early can expect to do so with new voting equipment. Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters Charlene Meaux-Menard says participants will receive a voter card to insert into the new machines that will pull up their ballot on an Ipad like a touchscreen.
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Meaux-Menard says the machines are not connected to the internet.