Political

We've heard the saying that "every vote counts," but one Louisiana Sheriff's raced proved that to be true after being decided by one vote.

The election for Louisiana state races and Lafayette Mayor-President is over, and the administration is changing. Monique Blanco Boulet will be moving into the office after defeating incumbent Josh Guillory.

Liz Murrill and Nancy Landry have gone from childhood friends living in Lafayette to historymakers who are set to become Louiisiana's Attorney General and Secretary of State, respectively.

Voters in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana will be going to the polls during the Early Voting Period (November 4-11 excluding Sunday and Friday) and on Election Day (November 18) looking to settle the race for Mayor-President.

How long will they stay there? Can someone who ran for office get in trouble if they leave their signs out too long after the election?

In a last ditch effort to earn your vote many Louisiana politicians will reach out to you via telephone or text message this week. Can they do that?

Two Congressmen from Louisiana are being talked about as potential replacements, but one seems far more likely.

You've got at least two opportunities to hear their plans for Lafayette and Lafayette Parish before you head to the polls to cast your ballot early or on election day, October 14: One Acadiana's in-person forum or each morning at 8 am Wednesday through Friday when the candidates join the Acadiana's Morning News to answer questions.

The filing is the latest drama in an increasingly toughening Mayor-President race in Lafayette.

Mayor-President Josh Guillory blasted the poll results on social media, tying the firm behind the poll to one of his opponents.

A Louisiana man who was ticketed seven times by town of Grand Isle over anti-Biden flags flown from his truck has won a $40,000 settlement against the town for being "wrongfully cited" according to the lawsuit.

A judge has issued the order against a political ad accusing Jeff Landry of protecting a man convicted of child pornography.

The nation's largest gun lobby has joined other organizations, including the state GOP, in endorsing the Attorney General for Governor.

In the latest poll, he received 63 percent of the Republican vote.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, from Kentucky, displayed noticeable health concerns during a press conference on Wednesday.

You could get a pair of tickets to see Taylor Swift live in New Orleans for just $3. It's part of a political fundraiser though.

Schroder draws first blood, but his ads will likely not be the only attack ads you see this cycle.

Priscilla Gonzalez said she would challenge the decision ahead of the October election.

A deposition hearing for Gonzalez was set by District Judge Valerie Gotch Garrett for 4 p.m. Friday, August 18.

Donald Trump and several allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. It’s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote.