STATE

New Voter ID Cards Distributed Amid Redistricting in East Baton Rouge

Tiffany Bradford

Jun 8, 2024 — 1 min read

The new voter ID cards will be mailed starting Friday, June 7th. State law mandates these new ID cards for voters whose districts have changed.

BATON ROUGE, La. — East Baton Rouge Parish voters will soon receive new voter identification cards due to significant redistricting changes. Registrar of Voters Steve Raborn announced this initiative to ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming fall elections.

"Every parish voter will receive a new voter information card because every voter has received a new Supreme Court district. And probably half of our voters have a new congressional district," Raborn stated.

Many long-term residents may be surprised by these changes. "Many voters in our parish have been in one congressional district or another for the last 10 years, many for decades, and now they may find themselves in a new district," Raborn explained.

The new voter ID cards will be mailed starting Friday, June 7th. State law mandates these new ID cards for voters whose districts have changed. This redistricting affects every voter in East Baton Rouge Parish's Supreme Court district, many in congressional districts, and some in Metro Council districts.

Raborn encourages voters to review their new cards for accuracy and to familiarize themselves with their new districts. Old cards should be destroyed. For those receiving cards for deceased family members, the office requests an obituary or death certificate to update the registration rolls. Cards for former residents should be marked "No longer at this address – Return to Sender" to initiate a cancellation process if no updates are made within two federal general elections.

For more information, voters can contact the Registrar of Voters office at 225-389-3940 or via email at eastbatonrougerova@sos.la.gov. Additional details are available on the Secretary of State's website.

Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Governor Landry’s Tax Plan, Citing Impact on Working Families

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s working families could face higher costs on essential services under Governor Jeff Landry's new tax plan, lawmakers warned Wednesday. The proposal, which aims to broaden sales taxes on services like home repairs and car maintenance, met strong opposition from House Democrats, who argued

Louisiana House Committee Advances New 4.5% Tax on Streaming Services Amid Concerns Over Digital Access

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana is moving closer to adding a 4.5% tax on digital streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, following a vote Monday by a House committee to advance the proposal to the full House. The measure, part of Governor Jeff Landry’s extensive tax reform plan, seeks to

Federal Ruling Blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Mandate for Classrooms, State Prepares Appeal

The judge’s order does not cover the entire state, only those specific districts and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE),” Murrill clarified. “BESE does not control all local boards, so the ruling is limited in scope.

Baton Rouge Zoo to Welcome New Malayan Tiger in Conservation Effort

BATON ROUGE, La. — BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is set to welcome a new resident, a 15-year-old Malayan tiger named Tanvir, who will arrive from the Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma as part of a conservation program for this critically endangered species. The Tulsa Zoo confirmed the tiger’s upcoming transfer

Read more

Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Governor Landry’s Tax Plan, Citing Impact on Working Families

Louisiana House Committee Advances New 4.5% Tax on Streaming Services Amid Concerns Over Digital Access

Federal Ruling Blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Mandate for Classrooms, State Prepares Appeal

Baton Rouge Zoo to Welcome New Malayan Tiger in Conservation Effort