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Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn San Francisco Chronicle01:16Cleo Fields Louisiana SCOTUS

'Jumping ship': House Dem finds exit strategy after SCOTUS ruling shifts advantage to GOP Fox News02:14Cleo Fields Louisiana SCOTUS

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana New Orleans Public Radio19:56Louisiana

Federal appeals court ends longtime la. desegregation order NewsMax02:17Louisiana

Lawmakers look to make abortion shield laws less dependent on who’s governor U-T San Diego23:53Louisiana Abortion Rights Gavin Newsom

Speaker Johnson mulls House vote to end 'Birth tourism' NewsMax17:03Mike Johnson US House of Representatives US

House Speaker Mike Johnson toys with banning pregnant women from entering the U.S.: Report People22:11Mike Johnson US House of Representatives US

Mahmoud khalil sues Trump admin for a ‘Politically motivated plan’ to arrest him for his pro-Palestine beliefs Jezebel18:46Louisiana US US Politics

Gov. Landry to Newsmax: Trump Accounts build wealth for future generations NewsMax02:332024 Presidential Election Louisiana Donald Trump

Gov. Landry to Newsmax: Trump Accounts help build wealth for future generations NewsMax19:152024 Presidential Election Louisiana Donald Trump

Louisiana GOP AG indicted over threat letters NewsMax01:30

Louisiana's top court halts the criminal case against the state attorney general Connecticut Post16:26

Republicans outnumber registered Democrats in Louisiana for first time in state history KNOE04:24Republicans Louisiana US Democratic Party

Vault: What John Kennedy stole from Canada Punchbowl News17:12John Kennedy Louisiana Senate Canadian Politics

Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis: Meta expansion is “transformational opportunity” for Northeast Louisiana KNOE04:22Louisiana

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'Jumping ship': House Dem finds exit strategy after Scotus ruling shifts advantage to GOP Fox News02:14

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Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn San Francisco Chronicle01:16

In the last 4 hours

Louisiana’s Cleo Fields forgoes reelection after redistricting eliminated his seat Roll Call23:14 21-Jul-26

Louisiana Democrat Cleo Fields abandons reelection bid for House seat Washington Examiner22:57 21-Jul-26

In the last 6 hours

Louisiana woman hospitalized after rope swing mishap on cruise excursion left her with genital… Fox News21:58 21-Jul-26

Cleo Fields Won’t Seek Reelection After Redistricting in Louisiana NOTUS21:25 21-Jul-26

Congressman Cleo Fields will not seek re-election for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District KALB20:57 21-Jul-26

Yesterday

Tropical Storm Bertha to make likely Louisiana landfall before Texas Houston Chronicle, Texas10:37 21-Jul-26

In the last 7 days

Vault: What John Kennedy stole from Canada Punchbowl News17:12 20-Jul-26

Mitsubishi finalizes $7.5B purchase of Louisiana gas assets Just The News03:19 20-Jul-26

Did Louisiana 'MAGA fans' start hunger strike over Trump's payment to E. Jean Carroll? Snopes.com09:03 18-Jul-26

Tallulah mayor shares what’s next for water system KNOE02:11 18-Jul-26

Behind The Lens: ICE detention, court access and federal intervention in Louisiana (Audio) The Lens12:56 17-Jul-26

Lawmakers look to make abortion shield laws less dependent on who’s governor U-T San Diego23:53 16-Jul-26

Public Works department falling short of Mayor Moreno’s goal of 1,500 pothole repairs per week Fox 823:36 15-Jul-26

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana New Orleans Public Radio19:56 15-Jul-26

Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Admin For a ‘Politically Motivated Plan’ to Arrest Him for His Pro-Palestine Beliefs Jezebel18:46 15-Jul-26

Federal Appeals Court Ends Longtime La. Desegregation Order NewsMax02:17 15-Jul-26

Moreno marks six months as New Orleans mayor amid ongoing budget pressure, tension with state Fox 801:13 15-Jul-26

In the last month

Scalise Raises $55 Million to Defend House Majority NewsMax18:17 14-Jul-26

Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis: Meta expansion is “transformational opportunity” for Northeast Louisiana KNOE04:22 14-Jul-26

Gov. Landry non-committal on Mayor Moreno’s request for a meeting Fox 800:48 14-Jul-26

Meta’s $50 billion Louisiana data center gets a big tax boost as AI spending surges The Financial Express19:01 13-Jul-26

House Speaker Mike Johnson Toys with Banning Pregnant Women from Entering the U.S.: Report People22:11 9-Jul-26

New Orleans mayor withdraws bond commission request for loan approval Fox 819:14 9-Jul-26

Mayor Moreno launches New Orleans East economic development initiative Fox 801:27 9-Jul-26

Speaker Johnson Mulls House Vote to End 'Birth Tourism' NewsMax17:03 8-Jul-26

Gov. Landry joins Nicki Minaj to support launch of Trump accounts KPLC17:01 7-Jul-26

Gov. Landry to Newsmax: Trump Accounts Build Wealth for Future Generations NewsMax02:33 7-Jul-26

A Vanished Artist, a Disappearing Coast, and the Garden Left Behind Current Affairs23:30 6-Jul-26

Gov. Landry to Newsmax: Trump Accounts Help Build Wealth for Future Generations NewsMax19:15 6-Jul-26

Essence Festival 2026 wraps as New Orleans contract expires, mayor eyes renewal Fox 806:17 6-Jul-26

A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids Boston Globe06:05 6-Jul-26

The Best Moments From the ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 The Root20:46 5-Jul-26

A grand jury indicts Louisiana’s attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts Los Angeles Times21:06 3-Jul-26

Louisiana's top court halts the criminal case against the state attorney general Connecticut Post16:26 3-Jul-26

US Appeals Court Limits Trump's Mandatory Immigrant Detention Policy Outlook India07:37 3-Jul-26

Essence leaders, Mayor Moreno kick off festival weekend with press event Fox 803:36 3-Jul-26

Louisiana GOP AG Indicted Over Threat Letters NewsMax01:30 3-Jul-26

Grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in fight over changes to local courts PBS Online00:02 3-Jul-26

A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts Connecticut Post22:33 2-Jul-26

Chaunta Mero announces her run for mayor of Shreveport KSLA16:57 2-Jul-26

Republicans outnumber registered Democrats in Louisiana for first time in state history KNOE04:24 2-Jul-26

It Is Time To Revisit Kennedy v. Louisiana Reason00:34 2-Jul-26

White House approves $8.6 million for disaster recovery following Arthur’s impact in La. KPLC11:23 1-Jul-26

New Orleans judge sues state officials over bill cutting his position New Orleans Public Radio22:28 30-Jun-26

MAGA hardliners launch latest failed push to pass SAVE America Act Democracy Docket21:47 30-Jun-26

BREAKING: Trump Taps La. Judge Just Confirmed 5th Circ. Law36015:33 30-Jun-26

Davis could see more financial support as he faces Letlow in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race Fox 802:30 30-Jun-26

Louisiana Shows What Happens When Democracy Crumbles Current Affairs22:03 29-Jun-26

Louisiana Sen. Cassidy fires back at Trump over SAVE America Act post CBS Austin21:58 29-Jun-26

Louisiana primary win puts Trump endorsee Letlow on path to US Senate Al Jazeera19:22 28-Jun-26

Trump-Endorsed US Rep. Letlow Wins La. Senate Primary NewsMax12:25 28-Jun-26

Trump’s endorsement tips the scales in Little’s favor in the Louisiana Senate race Voice Of Emirates08:03 28-Jun-26

June 27 election results: See full results for runoff races, local propositions WRKF06:11 28-Jun-26

Trump-backed Julia Letlow wins GOP Senate runoff in Louisiana Roll Call05:37 28-Jun-26

US Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, wins the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana AsiaOne05:10 28-Jun-26

Letlow, Davis advance in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race New Orleans Public Radio05:00 28-Jun-26

Louisiana election results: Hilferty wins PSC runoff, Cao edges Schroder in BESE Republican race New Orleans Public Radio04:30 28-Jun-26

Trump-endorsed Louisiana Rep. Letlow wins competitive GOP Senate runoff, AP projects ABC News03:28 28-Jun-26

Trump-endorsed Republican wins primary runoff taking major step towards replacing senator who… MailOnline03:27 28-Jun-26

Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis advance in Louisiana U.S. Senate race Fox 803:10 28-Jun-26

Trump-Backed Rep. Julia Letlow Wins Louisiana Republican Primary For Senate HuffPost (US)03:07 28-Jun-26

Julia Letlow clinches Republican nomination in U.S. Senate race KSLA03:01 28-Jun-26

Julia Letlow Wins Primary Runoff for Louisiana Senate Seat NOTUS02:54 28-Jun-26

Trump-backed Letlow wins GOP primary for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s seat Politico02:48 28-Jun-26

Jamie Davis wins Democratic U.S. Senate runoff in Louisiana KALB02:45 28-Jun-26

Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis advance in Louisiana U.S. Senate race, AP projects KNOE02:40 28-Jun-26

Trump seeks another win as his choice Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana’s GOP Senate runoff Boston Globe02:30 28-Jun-26

Trump-backed Julia Letlow faces John Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff PBS Online23:20 27-Jun-26

Overview and Live Results: Louisiana Senate Runoffs 270 to Win13:49 27-Jun-26

Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff CBS News11:03 27-Jun-26

Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff Connecticut Post05:18 27-Jun-26

Election Saturday: U.S. Senate runoff, local taxes on ballot KPLC02:51 27-Jun-26

SPLC’s latest ‘Year in Hate’ report details shift ‘From Extreme to Establishment’ in Gulf South New Orleans Public Radio22:28 26-Jun-26

Planned Parenthood to reopen health centers, resume telehealth in Louisiana WRKF15:29 26-Jun-26

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana’s state primary runoff Connecticut Post12:41 26-Jun-26

People over Party: Gary Crockett’s pitch for U.S. Senate KNOE00:31 26-Jun-26

Federal court ruling could open the door for challenges to Louisiana's new SNAP restrictions WRKF22:50 25-Jun-26

New Louisiana law allows deadnaming trans people — and more disrespect — in the workplace Advocate.com19:16 25-Jun-26

Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting CBS News17:31 25-Jun-26

When the White House hosted a Catholic wedding, and then a baptism OSV News11:42 25-Jun-26

A farmer’s longshot: Jamie Davis’s bid for U.S. Senate KNOE03:02 25-Jun-26

Two Democrats compete in Louisiana U.S. Senate primary runoff KSLA02:42 25-Jun-26

New Orleans mayor unveils aid plan for businesses struggling from French Quarter construction Fox 801:04 25-Jun-26

Trump, Cassidy clash over war Iran powers vote in closed-door Senate meeting Jewish Insider23:49 24-Jun-26

Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down CBS News20:59 24-Jun-26

Planned Parenthood will return to Louisiana with New Orleans clinic New Orleans Public Radio15:51 24-Jun-26

Q&A: Louisiana U.S. Senate candidates sound off on important issues ahead of primary run-off WRKF12:36 24-Jun-26

Supreme Court decides not everyone deserves religious liberty Daily Kos23:14 23-Jun-26

ICE Says 51 People Died in Custody Under Trump. Experts Say That’s an Undercount. Truthout22:25 23-Jun-26

New Orleans mayor to unveil aid plan for businesses struggling from French Quarter construction Fox 822:03 23-Jun-26

Primary Loss Sets Cassidy's Focus on Social Security NewsMax21:38 23-Jun-26

The Supreme Court’s campaign to expand religious liberty now has a glaring exception Vox19:07 23-Jun-26

Scotus rules against Rastafarian former inmate ABC13 / KTRK-TV17:51 23-Jun-26

Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks Boston Globe15:36 23-Jun-26

Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks CBS News15:20 23-Jun-26

Voting Rights and Representation in the Aftermath of Louisiana v. Callais Demos.org14:42 23-Jun-26

John Fleming to Newsmax: La. Voters Will Choose the True Maga Candidate NewsMax14:22 23-Jun-26

New seafood tracking law puts New Orleans restaurants at risk of steep fines New Orleans Public Radio18:44 22-Jun-26

June 2026 Ballot Access News Print Edition Ballot Access News (Weblog)17:23 22-Jun-26

Justice Scalia's Message To Law School Faculty Reason13:10 22-Jun-26

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Latest politics news in Louisiana including updates on local, state and federal legislature, the economy, criminal justice policy, health care, and more.

Louisiana is considered a red state. In the federal government, Louisiana is represented by two U.S. Senators and six U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Bill Cassidy and John Neely Kennedy are Republican. Of the six Representatives, five are Republicans and one is a Democrat. Jeff Landry is the current Republican governor-elect of Louisiana. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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