Voters nationwide who have not already cast a ballot are flocking to the polls for the Trump vs. Biden Presidential election. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says we may know a winner tonight but if it’s close there are a few swing states that could really drag this out.
Those states adopted heavy vote by mail programs for this election, and most of them have little to no experience processing that volume of mail-in ballots.
Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says due to the extensive COVID-mitigation measures in place it is safe to go to the polls today. Kanter says it’s vital that you wear mask, keep at least six feet away from everyone else in line, and limit your exposure by knowing what’s on the ballot before you go in to vote.
Mail ballots are up an estimated 165-percent in Louisiana compared to the 2016 election but state officials are hoping this will not lead to a delay in getting complete results thanks to a law passed in the most recent special session, authored by Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt.
Voters in the 5th Congressional district will select a new Congressman to replace Ralph Abraham today. There are nine candidates seeking to replace the Republican, who did not seek re-election. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it appears Martin Lemelle, who is the chief operating officer at Grambling State, has the best chance as a Democrat to get in a runoff…
Letlow is Ralph Abraham’s is former Chief of Staff.