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Lawmakers aim to restore trust in elections Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee discusses voter integrity bills By Chris Rosato | April 20, 2021 at 8:13 PM CDT - Updated April 20 at 10:56 PM BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - With about half the country’s trust in the voting system shaken, lawmakers in Louisiana are looking to restore that trust in the state’s elections with a new bill. “Senate Bill 221 is the voting systems bill that I believe will provide a much more open, tr...

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin BATON ROUGE, La. — Ahead of the upcoming April 24 election, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin’s office will test its electronic election results system on Tuesday, April 20 at 2 p.m. During the test period, mock results will be displayed on the secretary of state’s website. These election results are only for testing purposes and do not reflect any actual results. Media outlets are strongly urged to test their election night broadcast systems, graphics and webs...

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin In an effort to ensure Louisiana’s continued confidence in election administration, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin announces the formation of the Louisiana Commission on Election Integrity and Voting. “Despite the challenges brought on by natural disasters and a global pandemic, the 2020 Presidential election in Louisiana was free from controversy as seen in other states around the country,” Ardoin said. “With a record turnout of 70.1% in approximately 4,0...

Louisianas electors cast ballots for President Trump 3 months 1 week 5 days ago Monday, December 14 2020 Dec 14, 2020 December 14, 2020 7:59 PM December 14, 2020 in News Source: WBRZ Share: BATON ROUGE - Though President Trump was not re-elected, eight republicans from each of Louisianas six congressional districts emphatically cast their ballots for him at the State Capitol on Monday. Trump won the state back in November with 58 percent of the vote. On the steps outside, a handful of his suppo...

Louisianas electors cast ballots for President Trump 4 months 2 days 6 hours ago Monday, December 14 2020 Dec 14, 2020 December 14, 2020 7:59 PM December 14, 2020 in News Source: WBRZ Share: BATON ROUGE - Though President Trump was not re-elected, eight republicans from each of Louisianas six congressional districts emphatically cast their ballots for him at the State Capitol on Monday. Trump won the state back in November with 58 percent of the vote. On the steps outside, a handful of his supp...

Lexy Files buys a cocktail on the first day of reopening Ms. MaeÕs and also the first day of the coronavirus phase 3.3 restrictions in New Orleans Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. The new restrictions allow for bars to serve at 25% inside capacity. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK

December 13, 2020 GMT BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s eight electors will cast their ballots for President Donald Trump on Monday in the state Senate chamber. While the proceedings could be contentious in some states, Louisiana’s vote is expected to be quick and straightforward. Trump lost to Democratic challenger Joe Biden nationally, but the Republican incumbent easily won Louisiana with 58% support in the November election. Louisiana’s potential electors are chosen by political...