By Nov. 5, over a half-million Louisiana residents will get the chance to vote someone new into one of the most powerful political offices in the state, though the candidates say most people don’t realize it.

There are more than 100 polling locations open for early voting in Louisiana with at least one location open in each of the 64 parishes. Large jurisdictions will have multiple locations open. Baton Rouge and New Orleans, for instance, have five. Lafayette has three and Shreveport has two.

In a three-way contest for a seat on Louisiana's PSC, one of two Republicans has markedly outraised his rivals.

People line up to vote early at the Louisiana State Archives Building in Baton Rouge, La. on Oct. 18, 2024.

When Mike Johnson first ascended to become U.S. House speaker, his profile was so low that senators and foreign dignitaries had to turn to Google to figure out who he was. A year later, however, Johnson has grown into much more of the public figure the speaker is expected to be.

Louisiana voters will have a chance to change their Constitution with an amendment in the Nov. 5 election. Here's an explanation of the amendment.

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in Louisiana.

Those locations are the Caddo registrar of voters office, 525 Marshall St. Suite 103, and Hamilton Branch Library, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.

The presidential election, local open primaries and congressional races are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here's what Louisiana voters need to know about when, where you can vote early, find your sample ballot or get an absentee ballot.

Ahead of the official start of the 2026 election cycle beginning in the new year, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is bringing in record funds. His team says this is the most cash on hand for any incumbent Louisiana senator at the start of this cycle in history.

All of Louisiana's registered voters are eligible to vote early in the November 5 presidential election beginning8.