Louisiana Dissolves Independent Party Ahead of Election Changes
Louisiana eliminates the Independent Party on August 1, 2025, affecting 150,000 voters as the state prepares for closed primaries beginning in 2026.
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Blake Miguez Enters 2026 U.S. Senate Race Against Cassidy
Louisiana’s Blake Miguez launches 2026 U.S. Senate bid, hitting Bill Cassidy over his 2021 Trump impeachment vote and pledging a MAGA-aligned campaign.
Supreme Court Hears Louisiana Redistricting Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether Louisiana's new congressional map, created under court order, is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. A major decision looms.
RESULTS - BESE, Senate, and Representative Races in Acadiana
In Acadiana, people will be voting for BESE members, state Senate, and state Representative races on October 14th.
Louisiana Clerk of Court Incumbent Accused of Electioneering in Nursing Homes
MANSFIELD, La. (KPEL News) - Days before voters go to the polls to cast their ballot in the DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court's race on October 14th, the incumbent Jeremy Evans now faces two counts of electioneering for allegedly violating a law specific to campaigning in nursing homes...
Restraining Order Issued Against Anti-Landry Ad in Governor Race
A judge has issued the order against a political ad accusing Jeff Landry of protecting a man convicted of child pornography.
Several Lafayette Names Said to Be Running for State Legislature
Several local seats are up for grabs, and there are plenty of names being discussed.
Carencro Gets New Mayor, Broussard and Scott Re-elect Familiar Faces
There were several competitive races throughout Lafayette Parish on Tuesday night.
Higgins Drops New Poll Showing Strong Support In South Louisiana
The race is shaping up to look a lot like the 2018 midterms.
As Louisiana Insurance Rates Rise, A Key Statewide Race Heats Up
With insurance costs worrying Louisiana residents, people may be watching this race closely.
Legendary Louisiana Coach Turns To Politics, Eyes State Senate
Coach Mike McConathy is "getting feedback" on a run in north Louisiana.
The Rise In Violence Is Everywhere
Do we have a crime problem or a violence problem?
Immigrants And The Politics Of Trolling
Cruelty, hypocrisy, and politics over policy.
Should We Eliminate The State Income Tax?
Louisiana's tax code is the next item up for discussion in the legislature, and LaToya Cantrell refuses to pay New Orleans back.
Guess We Better Pass Another Gas Tax!
The state's legislative auditor really seems to think we need more revenue. Here are the show notes for today's Joe Cunningham Show.
19-Year-Old Running for Office in St. Mary Parish
Ajani Conner's, #82, campaign slogan is "Change Can't Wait".
Mitch McConnell Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon
It will be a struggle to make him leave, even if conservatives rally hard. Here are today's show notes for the Joe Cunningham Show.
Afghanistan, One Year Later
It's been a year since we left Afghanistan, plus Liz Cheney's re-election is in trouble. These are the show notes for the Joe Cunningham Show.
Unofficially an Official Recession
The show notes for the Joe Cunningham Show, July 28, 2022.
White House Changing The Definition Of “Recession” – The Joe Cunningham Show
The show notes for the Joe Cunningham Show for July 25, 2022.