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![LSU Playoff Tickets Scooped Up By Lawmakers](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/01/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU Playoff Tickets Scooped Up By Lawmakers
Apparently being elected to the legislature allows you to get first dibs on LSU tickets without the high prices.
![Secrecy in Louisiana Senate President Election Causes Concern](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/12/John-Alario-NOLA-via-YouTube.png?w=980&q=75)
Secrecy in Louisiana Senate President Election Causes Concern
Louisiana's Senators are trying to keep you and me in the dark when it comes to the process of choosing a leader for that powerful legislative body.
![This Young Man From Lafayette Needs Your Help To Get Rid Of Old Campaign Signs](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-18-at-8.02.31-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
This Young Man From Lafayette Needs Your Help To Get Rid Of Old Campaign Signs
The election is over and Tre Bishop is ready to get to work.
![Rispone slams ad linking him to David Duke in Louisiana race](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/10/Eddie-Rispone-youtube1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rispone slams ad linking him to David Duke in Louisiana race
Louisiana's Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone said a radio ad linking him and President Donald Trump to former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke is "disgusting," and he's using it to rally support from pro-Trump voters.
![Latest Poll Shows Louisiana Governor’s Race to be Close](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/08/Voting-machines.png?w=980&q=75)
Latest Poll Shows Louisiana Governor’s Race to be Close
A new poll in the Governor's race suggests both candidates have solid support heading into November 16th.
![St. Martinville Mayor And City Council Still At Odds](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/04/St-Martinville-City-Council.png?w=980&q=75)
St. Martinville Mayor And City Council Still At Odds
Delinquent utility bills and denied funding for travel have exacerbated an already strained relationship in St. Martinville city government.
![Man who threatened Trump family, media figures gets 5 years](http://townsquare.media/site/161/files/2019/10/Trump-Rally.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man who threatened Trump family, media figures gets 5 years
A Seattle-area man with a history of severe mental illness has been sentenced to five years in prison for making threats against President Donald Trump's family, synagogues and media figures.
![Oct. 30 runoff debate set in Louisiana governor’s race](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2019/10/debate1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oct. 30 runoff debate set in Louisiana governor’s race
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone will meet in an Oct. 30 debate.
![Ellen Sends Strong Message To Haters Who Criticized Her For Sitting With President Bush](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-08-at-9.01.55-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
Ellen Sends Strong Message To Haters Who Criticized Her For Sitting With President Bush
Ellen has a message for her critics.
![President Trump Coming to Lake Charles Friday](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2018/06/GettyImages-971974726.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President Trump Coming to Lake Charles Friday
The President will address supporters at a Friday night rally in Lake Charles.
![Things You Should Know Before Voting](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2019/10/GettyImages-778121.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Things You Should Know Before Voting
The primary election is just a few days away. The offices of governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state are up for grabs. There are a lot of candidates and some very important issues.
Drainage, for instance, is at the forefront of many voters' minds. If you need help making an informed decision, we found a helpful guide...
![Drainage Most Important Topic This Election Cycle In Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/05/image2sss.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Drainage Most Important Topic This Election Cycle In Lafayette
The Current reached out to its readers in Lafayette Parish and asked them which issues they feel candidates should be talking about this election cycle.
![Louisiana Early Voting Turnout Brisk on Opening Day](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/07/vote-today1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Early Voting Turnout Brisk on Opening Day
Saturday's early voting turnout was the second-highest ever for the first day of early voting.
![Louisiana governor election won’t uproot Medicaid expansion](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/07/Governor-John-Bel-Edwards1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana governor election won’t uproot Medicaid expansion
Louisiana's Democratic governor, John Bel Edwards, moved quickly to expand Medicaid when he took office in 2016, making his state the only one in the Deep South to embrace that signature piece of President Barack Obama's health care law.
![Governor race: Higgins backs Abraham, sheriffs back Edwards](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Ralph-Abraham-facebook-e1458852972717.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor race: Higgins backs Abraham, sheriffs back Edwards
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and his leading Republican opponent Ralph Abraham each have picked up high-profile endorsements.
![The Latest: Hearing with Trump loyalist ends after 6 hours](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/White-House-at-dusk.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Latest: Hearing with Trump loyalist ends after 6 hours
The Latest on Corey Lewandowski's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee
![Understanding The Constitutional Amendments On The October Ballot](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/06/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Understanding The Constitutional Amendments On The October Ballot
Louisiana voters will have four constitutional questions they must decide come election day. Here's what they are all about in plain English.
![Governor’s Political Candidate Sign Defaced – Or Refaced, Rather](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2018/09/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor’s Political Candidate Sign Defaced – Or Refaced, Rather
Louisiana's governor has political signs posted across the state. This one, posted on the side of a cargo vehicle, was slightly redesigned
![Edwin Edwards Hospitalized – Could Be Released Today](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/09/Edwin-Edwards-CNN-via-YouTube.png?w=980&q=75)
Edwin Edwards Hospitalized – Could Be Released Today
Reports indicate the 92-year-old former Governor was suffering from a drop in blood sugar.
![Former Governor Blanco Turned To Medical Marijuana In Final Days](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/09/University-of-Louisiana-at-Lafayette.png?w=980&q=75)
Former Governor Blanco Turned To Medical Marijuana In Final Days
The medicine was used in combination with other drugs to ease the horrific pain brought on by cancer.