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.
Cut 6 (12) “…two years ago. “
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…
cut 10 (08) “….do just that”

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…
cut 14 (12) “….Lake Charles”

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…
cut 4 (10) “…our communities”
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…:
Cut 13 (10) “decent race”
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…
cut 3 (10) “…people”
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…
cut 8 (13) “….be repeated now”

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…
cut 6 (09) “….in Georgia”

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…
Cut 11 (12) my gratitude”
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…
cut 14 (12) “….Lake Charles”

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…:
Cut 2 (36) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

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…
cut 12 (15) “….grab it”
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…
cut 10 (08) “….do just that”
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
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Marsanne Golsby.”

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.

No drama on election night in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…”
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The record breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot was hit by a single ticket in California, but the Louisiana Lottery says there were several big winners here. They say a Powerball Match 5 winning ticket worth $1 million was sold at a truck stop in Hammond ahead of the drawing.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter was elected to his first full-term into office. The Democrat received over 75-percent of the vote. He says he’ll work for all parties in his district that covers New Orleans, the River Parishes and parts of Baton Rouge…:
Cut 15 (12) “people of Louisiana”

One of Louisiana’s six U.S. House members got to relax on Election Night. That’s because District 4 Congressman Mike Johnson, of Shreveport, was re-elected by default when no one chose to run against him. Johnson says he’s humbled by that, and he looks forward to getting to work in a Republican-led Congress in 2023…:
Cut 7 (08) “to the people again”
All of Louisiana’s incumbent members of Congress are headed back to DC.

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…:
Cut 13 (10) “decent race”
Democrat and Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers finished second in the race, receiving about 17-percent of the vote and Democrat Luke Mixon got 12-percent.

Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow has won re-election to a 2nd term in office. Letlow took an early and broad lead Tuesday night and her four challengers – two fellow Republicans and two Democrats – never drew close. Letlow says she is thrilled to go back to D.C. in 2023 as part of a GOP House majority…:
Cut 9 (08) “new IRS agents”

All incumbent members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation swept to re-election victories. Republican Congressman Steve Scalise of Metairie received 73 percent of the vote, Congressman Garret Graves of District 6 was supported by 81 percent of voters, and also keeping his seat is Congressman Clay Higgins in the 3rd district.

An attorney for nearly 200 nursing home patients who were housed in a hot filthy, warehouse during Hurricane Ida says a judge’s decision to settle a class action lawsuit is extremely unfair. Before Ida hit, nursing home owner Bob Dean moved more than 800 elderly and frail people from his nursing homes into the warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish. Attorney Morris Bart adamantly opposes the settlement…:
Cut 4 (06) “people who died”
One of Dean’s attorneys says his client has lost everything and suffers dementia and bipolar disorder.

As voting takes place in Louisiana and across America, experts we talked to are predicting substantial Republican gains…:

CUT 01(31)      “…Golsby.”

This why we can’t have nice things. A polling place in Kenner had to be temporarily shut down and evacuated due to a bomb threat. The poll is at Kenner Discovery School, which received an earlier bomb threat last week. Police are investigating both. So far no bomb has turned up.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting Sunday afternoon in Rapides Parish. The incident claimed the life of 45-year-old Derrick Kittling of Alexandria who is the brother of State Police Lt Colonel Kenny Van Buren. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office asked troopers to oversee the investigation…:

CUT 14(07)      “…held separately.”

He says Kittling was pulled over, a scuffled ensued and the deputy’s taser taken, so he drew his weapon and fired.

Students at UNO are also voting today…on raising student fees to fund a football team. UNO athletics director Tim Duncan says he’s heard from numerous students who wish the Privateers had one…:

CUT 10(07)      “…kind of experience.”

The new Student Experience Fee – if voted up – will be $300-hundred for part-time and $400-hundred for full-time students per semester.

It’s Election Day in Louisiana and across the nation. Baton Rouge-based pollster John Couvillon says Early Voting results indicate strong Republican wins in most races for Congress, with the exceptions of District 2…where incumbent Troy Carter is likely to win another term…and District 3 where Clay Higgins faces a challenge from Holden Hoggatt, but still holds an advantage. Nationally, he expects the GOP to pick up 30 seats in the U.S. House and 2 or 3 in the Senate…:

CUT 05  (10)        “…break a tie”

If you vote, you’ll get an official “I Voted” sticker. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says this year’s edition is a colorful image of the State Capitol….:

CUT 12(09)      “…our State Capitol.”

Polls close at 8 and we’ll be updating election results through the evening on this LRN station.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Sunday afternoon 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 Kittling was pulled over during a traffic stop and a physical altercation occurred. Kittling allegedly got hold of the deputy’s taser…:

CUT 15(10)      “…later on.”

He says the investigation remains active.

A Jefferson Parish judge approves a class-action lawsuit settlement over nursing home owner Bob Dean’s deadly evacuation of residents during Hurricane Ida. Judge Michael Mentz’s ruling calls for patients to receive about $12 and ½-million in insurance funds; divvied up among 843 patients. Plaintiff’s lawyers say Dean is worth much more and they intend to appeal the ruling.

Remember the polls close at 8 and we will be updating election results throughout the evening on this Louisiana Radio Network station.