Polls close in 30 minutes in Louisiana but if you get in line by 8 PM you will still be allowed to cast a ballot. Polls have already closed in Georgia, North Carolina, and most of Florida, three key, close swing that’s that could decide the Presidential race. Should those states all go for President Trump it could be several days before we know a winner.
Voters could elect a new member to the U-S House of Representatives today. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Anecdotal reports indicate waits haven’t been too long across most of the state today after a deluge of early voting. For those still on the fence about heading out to cast a ballot over COVID Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter assures you it is COVID safe, or at least just as minimally risky as going to the grocery store. He had this message though for those who would get in line and refuse to mask up…
Mail ballots are up an estimated 165-percent for this election in Louisiana, compared to the last Presidential election in 2016. 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 who says election workers got a four-day head start on the lengthy process.