Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined Louisiana Democratic Senate candidate Jamie Davis at a campaign rally in New Orleans Tuesday, a sign that national Democrats are feeling confident heading into next week's election that could flip control of the chamber.

Five of the district’s nine candidates discussed abortion, Medicaid and other issue at a forum hosted by the Press Club of Baton Rouge. Most said they supported a national abortion ban. Four candidates did not attend.

Louisiana voters are casting ballots for US Senate and the state’s six US House seats. Republicans are favored to win most of the contests, according to ratings from the Cook Political Report. The US Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional map in 2026,

We often hear people saying that they choose to sit out the vote,” said M. Christian Green, president of the League of Women Voters of Louisiana. “But that choice has a consequence, and they could find out that,

Democrats are hoping the turnout will drive them to big upsets. Republican candidates say they aren’t worried.

Early voting started Tuesday and is open through Oct. 27, excluding Sunday, Oct. 25. Polls are open from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Early voting locations in East Baton Rouge are Motor Vehicle Building, 2250 Main St.

U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana believes he'll keep both his job in Congress and his job as House majority leader following the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

Lafayette Parish cast ballots during the early voting window compared to 11.47% four years ago, reflecting nationwide trends of increased voter participation.