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State Overview
Capital
Baton Rouge
Population
4,570,000
Electoral Votes
8
Governor
Jeff Landry (Republican)
House Delegation
5 Republicans, 1 Democrat
State Leadership
Governor
Jeff Landry
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- Bill Cassidy
- John Kennedy
House Delegation
5 Republicans, 1 Democrat
Congressional Districts: 6
State Legislature
Republicans control both the Senate and the House
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2027 General
Electoral Votes
8
Congressional Districts
6
Local News from Louisiana
Local Government
Bossier City Budget Battle: 5 Things to Know About the Council Clash
Bossier City leaders remain locked in a fiscal standoff over budget transparency and infrastructure spending as the 2027 planning cycle begins.
Bossier City · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Covington Taxpayers Square Off Against Proposed St. Tammany Jail Tax
St. Tammany Parish officials face a $30 million funding gap for the local jail, sparking a heated debate over fiscal responsibility and new taxes in Covington.
Covington · Jul 16, 2026
Crime & Safety
Webster Parish Sheriff Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Operations in Minden
A three-month investigation by the Webster Parish Sheriff's Office led to the closure of five illegal gambling establishments in and around Minden, arresting 11 suspects and seizing $230,000 in cash and gambling machines.
Minden · Jul 9, 2026
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