Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy won re-election last night without the need of a run-off as he received 62-percent of the vote. It remains to be seen if Republicans will gain control of the Senate. Kennedy was asked his thoughts on the tight races after he declared victory last night.
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In 2020, Kennedy says polls indicated South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell would lose their races but they won.

Louisiana’s House members all won re-election, including Congresswoman Julie Letlow who was elected to her first-full term. The 41-year-old already has a seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, where all federal spending plans begin…
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There was some thought Congressman Clay Higgins would be forced into a run-off, but he received 64-percent of the vote and was elected to a fourth term. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says rural voters in southwest Louisiana back the former law enforcement officer…
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Democrat Troy Carter was re-elected last night and he’ll serve his first full term in the U-S House representing New Orleans and parts of the River Parishes and Baton Rouge. Carter says he’ll push for more resources to fight crime…
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Based on election results around the country, there’s a good chance Republicans will gain control of the House.

No major surprises on election night in Louisiana as U-S Senator John Kennedy won re-election to a second term without the need for a run-off. Twelve people signed up to challenge Kennedy, but he still received over 60-percent of the vote. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says his Democratic challengers lacked funding…:
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Democrat and Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers finished second in the race, receiving about 18-percent of the vote and Democrat Luke Mixon got 13-percent.

Louisiana’s U-S House members were all re-elected last night winning by big margins. The lone Democrat of the state’s Congressional delegation, Congressman Troy Carter of New Orleans, says both parties should focus on repairing the pandemic’s damage to the economy…
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Carter says more resources are also needed in the fight against crime.

The control of the U-S Senate and House in the next Congress is unknown as several midterm races remain too close to call. Congressman Mike Johnson, who represents much of western Louisiana, says if the GOP takes control of the House, he hopes the President will not veto every bill sent to his desk…
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Attorney Morris Bart, who represents many of the families of the 800 nursing home patients, sent to an ill-equipped warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish before Hurricane Ida is displeased with the 12-point-five million dollar settlement approved by a Jefferson Parish judge. It was Bob Dean’s decision to evacuate him there and his attorneys say he’s broke and suffers from dementia. Bart says the settlement means only about 10-thousand dollars for each family while there’s evidence Dean has 15 to 20-million dollars in seizeable assets…
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As expected, Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy won a second term in office, receiving over 62-percent of the vote. Kennedy says the margin of victory takes his breath away…
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Finishing second in the race, was Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers at 18-percent. Chambers told supporters he is not running for governor next year.

There was some thought Congressman Clay Higgins would be forced into a run-off, but he received 64-percent of the vote and were elected to a fourth term. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says rural voters in southwest Louisiana back the former law enforcement officer…
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All of Louisiana’s U.S. House members were re-elected last night, without need of a runoff. We got reaction from some, as the results came in…:
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Two years ago, Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins was considered a rising star in the Democratic Party as he challenged Republican Bill Cassidy for Senate. He lost that race and last night he failed to make the run-off. Republican Tom Arceneaux and Democratic Senator Greg Tarver will face-off in the December run-off.

Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy won re-election last night without the need of a run-off as he received 62-percent of the vote. 12 people opposed Kennedy and he congratulated his opponents for the campaigns they ran and left his supporters at his election night party with this message…
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Louisiana’s House members all won re-election, including Congresswoman Julie Letlow who was elected to her first-full term. The 41-year-old already has a seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, where all federal spending plans begin…
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Letlow is the first woman from the state to be re-elected to the House since 1988.

The attorney for nearly 200 nursing home patients who were moved to a dirty, hot warehouse as Hurricane Ida approached is protesting a judge’s decision to settle a class action lawsuit in the case. Marsanne Golsby has more
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There were eight constitutional amendments on last night’s ballot and five of them failed, including Amendment Seven, which contained the language involuntary servitude and slavery. The author of the amendment, Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan, urged voters to reject it, because he wanted to bring back a rewritten version of the amendment next year.

It’s election day and most political observers are expecting Senator John Kennedy to win re-election tonight without the need of the December run-off. The most competitive race is expected in the third Congressional District, as Republican Congressman Clay Higgins is facing opposition from a fellow Republican Holden Hoggatt. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Higgins has received criticism for how he’s helped with recovery following Hurricane Laura…
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There are eight constitutional amendments on the ballot too. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says Amendment Seven which deals with involuntary servitude and slavery is gaining the most attention…
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Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan wants voters to vote against his amendment, so they can rewrite the language and bring the issue back before voters at a future election.

State Police are investigating a deputy-involved Sunday afternoon shooting in Rapides Parish. The incident claimed the life of 45-year-old Derrick Kittling of Alexandria who is the brother of LSP Lt Colonel Kenny Van Buren. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office asked LSP to oversee the investigation.
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Wallace says Kittling was fatally shot during a traffic stop after he grabbed a deputy’s taser.

Again our top of the story, It’s election day and Louisiana voters will be rewarded with the traditional “I Voted” sticker once they exit the polls and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says this year’s edition is a colorful image of the state capitol.
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It’s election day. The ballot features Congressional races, including U-S Senate, eight constitutional amendments and local elections. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the third district Congressional race is worth watching as Republican Clay Higgins faces a serious challenger from his own party, Lafayette prosecutor Holden Hoggatt. Pinsonat says Higgins has endorsements from House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and former President Donald Trump, while Hoggatt has endorsements from two former congressmen and former Senator John Breaux…
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Scalise is headed for re-election in District One. The Jefferson Parish Republican is well ahead of any challenger is fundraising. Scalise tells LRN he’s enjoyed campaigning; both for himself and for other fellow Republicans…:
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The Louisiana Republican party executive committee has voted to endorse Attorney General Jeff Landry in next year’s governor’s race. LA Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford called it historic—and controversial.
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Alford says this is a sign of Landry flexing his political muscles a year away from the election.

If you were at Tiger Stadium Saturday you know the crowd played a significant role in LSU’s victory, so significant it registered on a seismograph. LSU Chair of Geology and Geophysics Darrell Henry says they recorded a seismic event during the last touchdown of the game and moments later when the Tigers converted the two-point conversion.
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Henry refers to the 1988 “Earthquake Game” against Auburn and most recently when Garth Brooks played Callin’ Baton Rouge live in April.

Polls are open on this election day and they will stay open until 8 PM. The Secretary of State’s Office is reporting its GeauxVote app and the Elections Hotline are experiencing technical difficulties. If you have questions, contact your parish registrar of voters or email elections@sos.la.gov.

Cruising towards almost certain re-election tonight, Congressman Steve Scalise looks at what’s ahead for him and the U.S. House. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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There’s the possibility Republican John Kennedy will be re-elected to a second term in the U.S. Senate without the need of a runoff tonight. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Republicans are more energized for this election which should push him over the 50-percent mark, which is what he needs to avoid a run-off….
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Pinsonat says the most intriguing race is in the third congressional district as GOP Congressman Clay Higgins may need a run-off election to hold off Republican challenger Holden Hoggatt.

When LSU defeated Alabama on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium, the touchdown run by Jayden Daniels in overtime and the two point conversion both registered on a seismograph on campus. LSU Chair of Geology and Geophysics Darrell Henry says seismic activity was also recorded during this year’s Garth Brooks concert and the 1988 earthquake game against Auburn…
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