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Louisiana's Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise are chosen again as the top leaders of the U.S. House.

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 13, 2024

WASHINGTON?– House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise were reelected Wednesday by Republican members of the U.S. House, keeping its top leadership positions in the hands of…

Louisiana's Cade Brumley, Bobby Jindal surface on a list of possible Donald Trump appointees

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley was mentioned by The Washington Post Tuesday as a possible contender for leading the U.S. Department of Education for the …

As Democrats regroup, are Louisiana politicians on the radar?

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party is beginning to recalibrate in the wake of disastrous results in Tuesday’s elections.

Bobby Jindal? Jeff Landry? Garret Graves? What Louisiana politicos might be in Trump's cabinet

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 10, 2024

WASHINGTON – Before sweeping up confetti from President-elect Donald Trump’s victory party, job seekers began angling for posts?— including a batch of Louisianans, from former Gov. Bobby Jinda…

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is on Trump's list for U.S. Attorney General, report says

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry could be under consideration as a possible U.S. Attorney General under President-elect Donald Trump.

Republicans on verge of winning House majority, with two Louisiana congressmen at the helm

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 7, 2024

WASHINGTON – Though many votes still need counting, more signs Thursday indicated Republicans would maintain their majority in the U.S. House, which means the chamber’s two top leaders will co…

Louisiana mayor's 1-vote loss Tuesday followed 1-vote win in 2020

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Nov 7, 2024

For the second election in a row, a single vote separated the winner and loser for the mayor’s office in the tiny Village of Tangipahoa.

Joe Biden promises 'peaceful and orderly transition' to Trump presidency

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nov 7, 2024

President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris.

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow held her election night party in Tiger Stadium; see photos

From Staff Reports
Nov 6, 2024

Roughly 300 people gathered Tuesday night at the South Stadium Club in Tiger Stadium to cheer U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow on to victory in the 5th Congressional District race.

Kamala Harris says nation must accept election results, asks supporters to keep fighting

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nov 6, 2024

Kamala Harris said Wednesday that “we must accept the results of this election” as she encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country after her loss to Donald Trump.

Incumbent Louisiana mayor loses re-election by one vote

By WWL-TV
Nov 6, 2024

TANGIPAHOA, La. — The Village of Tangipahoa's incumbent mayor, Sheila Martin, lost the election by just one vote.

Control for the U.S. House still hangs in the balance, but Louisiana's Mike Johnson is confident

BY HALEY MILLER | Staff writer
Nov 6, 2024

The balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives remains uncertain, with 51 races uncalled by?Associated Press?but Republicans in the lead.

Kamala Harris calls President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on win

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nov 6, 2024

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory, a senior Harris aide said.

What big changes are in store for Louisiana with Trump win? At least one is immediately clear.

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 6, 2024

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump ran promising that when he assumed the presidency again, he would close the border and deport immigrants here illegally, raise tariffs on imported goods and quickly e…

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here's what he's proposed.

BY BILL BARROW | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nov 6, 2024

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration.

Two Abita Springs candidates head to a runoff election for open council seat

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Nov 6, 2024

Regan Contois and Claire Carley Guidry finished one-two Tuesday night to move into a December runoff for an open seat on the Abita Springs Town Council.

Abortion rights advocates win in 4 states but lose in Florida on election night

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press
Nov 6, 2024

Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans in one of four victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida and South Dakota defeated si…

Photos: Donald Trump takes the stage on election night

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump took the stage in West Palm Beach, Florida early Wednesday morning after election night.

Trump wins Pennsylvania, leaving him 3 electoral votes shy of clinching the White House

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
Nov 6, 2024

Donald Trump won Pennsylvania early Wednesday, putting him just three electoral votes shy of defeating Kamala Harris to win the White House.

Donald Trump wins Georgia and North Carolina, moving closer to reclaiming the White House

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
Nov 5, 2024

Donald Trump on Wednesday won the battleground state of Georgia, the onetime Republican stronghold that had voted for Democrats four years ago, which along with his win in North Carolina narro…

Republicans take Senate majority for the first time in 4 years

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Nov 5, 2024

Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate late Tuesday after flipping Democratic held seats, holding onto GOP incumbents and wresting away the majority for the first time in four years.

Cleo Fields returns to Congress, along with Louisiana's five incumbent House members

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 5, 2024

Three-term state Sen. Cleo Fields became the Louisiana delegation’s second Black Democratic congressman Tuesday night, returning to the House of Representatives after an absence of almost thre…

Cleo Fields becomes second Black Democratic congressperson for Louisiana

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 5, 2024

WASHINGTON – Three-term state Sen. Cleo Fields became the Louisiana congressional delegation’s second Black Democratic House member after unofficial votes were tallied Tuesday night.

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Nov 5, 2024

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Julia Letlow elected to represent parts of Baton Rouge area in U.S. House

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 5, 2024

Republican U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow will become the Baton Rouge region’s second congressional representative, easily winning reelection Tuesday night.

Troy Carter projected to win second full term to U.S. House

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 5, 2024

U.S. Rep. Troy Carter won his second full term in the House Tuesday night.

Clay Higgins reelected a fifth time to represent Acadiana in U.S. House

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 5, 2024

U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins won his fifth term to represent Acadiana in the U.S. House Tuesday night.

House Speaker Mike Johnson projected to win reelection to the U.S. House

BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
Nov 5, 2024

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson easily dispatched a Republican opponent Tuesday night, winning a fifth two-year term to the House.