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The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that Leslie Chambers and Judge Marcus Hunter did not meet qualifications due to insufficient documentation of their income tax returns for the past five years.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Kaitlyn Joshua, a Baton Rouge resident, stood before a national audience at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, sharing a deeply personal and painful story about the consequences of Louisiana’s restrictive abortion law. Joshua described how, after suffering a miscarriage 11 weeks into her pregnancy,
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Winfrey reflected on her personal experiences with racism, sexism, and division across the country, emphasizing that despite the challenges, the majority of Americans—both conservative and liberal—are united by a shared humanity and a willingness to help one another.
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NEW ORLEANS—In a brazen move that imperils voting rights in Louisiana, fourteen Republican attorneys general have filed an amicus brief aggressively challenging a federal judge's interpretation of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Led by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, the brief contends that the decision in Nairne
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BATON ROUGE, La. — The battle over whether Leslie Chambers and Marcus Hunter can stay on the November ballot is heating up. A judge from the 19th Judicial District Court recently allowed both Democrats to remain in the race. However, the plaintiffs challenging their candidacies have appealed the decision. Due to
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As of Monday, August 4, the buzz was that Harris had narrowed her choices to Walz and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. The shortlist included prominent figures like Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
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Racca and Dunn were initially challenged in their re-election bids, but recent court rulings affirmed their unopposed statuses. Judges found that their opponents were ineligible to run due to unpaid state income taxes, a Louisiana candidacy requirement.
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Although the ruling allows all three candidates to continue their campaigns, the plaintiff's attorneys have indicated plans to appeal the decision.
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Vice President Kamala Harris addressed members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. at their 60th International Biennial Boulé in Houston on Wednesday, responding to comments made by former President Donald Trump. Trump had suggested that Harris "became a black person" for political purposes, a statement she described as
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge City Constable Terrica Williams is campaigning for a second term, aiming to build on her historic achievements as the city's first female constable. Elected in 2019, Williams has become a prominent figure in the community, known for her dedication to public service and
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The President praised Vice President Kamala Harris as a capable and inspiring leader, expressing confidence in her ability to build on his legacy and lead the nation forward.
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WASHINGTON — In a decisive move that could reshape the Democratic primary landscape, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as their candidate for the 2024 presidential election. This announcement, delivered with enthusiasm by CBC Chairman Congressman Stephen Horsford, marks a significant moment in the race.
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ATLANTA — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House, marking a significant boost to her campaign. The endorsement, announced Friday morning through a video message, features Harris receiving the news during a phone call
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s Democratic delegates plan to unanimously endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. This decision follows President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election and his endorsement of Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential nomination. The
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Biden praised Harris, calling her an “extraordinary partner,” and endorsed her in a subsequent post: "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President.
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This election cycle represents a pivotal moment for Baton Rouge, offering a diverse range of candidates and reflecting the city’s evolving political landscape. As voters prepare to make their choices, the breadth of candidates highlights the dynamic and transformative nature of this year’s races.