Cassidy Beats Landrieu in Southwest Louisiana Parishes
By now you know about the Cassidy/ Landrieu run off set for December 12th. It would appear that Mary Landrieu has some catching up to do according to an article in today's Lake Charles American Press....
View ArticleWill Keystone Pipeline Passage Bail Out Landrieu?
Some polls show Bill Cassidy with a 16 point lead over Mary Landrieu. In an effort to help Landrieu the senate may pass the Keystone Pipeline bill. Will it be enough to turn around the election. We...
View ArticleEarly numbers show less than 50% of voters will show up for Saturday's election.
Secretary of State predicts less than 50% of voters will show up for Saturday's election. Continue reading…
View ArticleYour Nov. 21 Runoff Election Ballot for Southwest Louisiana
To double check your choices before you step into the booth, Take a look at the complete ballots for all Southwest Louisiana parishes. Continue reading…
View ArticleWho Are You Siding With?– This Site Could Tell You
Which candidate in the presidential race best represents your beliefs and ideals? There's a series of questions on a website that may help you understand the candidates better, and see which ones line...
View Article6 Constitutional Amendments on Nov 8 Ballot & What They Mean
Louisiana voters will be faced with more than just a selection for president on Nov 8. There are six constitutional amendments that can be difficult to understand and decide on with just a few minutes...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know Before Going To The Polls Tuesday
Today is Election Day. There are some things you need to know before you go to your designated polling place that you may not be aware of. Continue reading…
View ArticleTime To Get Out Of The Mud And Songs To Help You Clean Up
Mentally, I feel like I've been dragged through the mud by my feet across a rocky field repeatedly. It is past time for this election to be over. I feel dirty all the time. I want to clean all this...
View ArticleELECTION NIGHT IN ACADIANA: AMENDMENT RESULTS [LIVE FEED]
Updates as they come into KPEL Newsroom. Continue reading…
View ArticleELECTION NIGHT IN ACADIANA: RACE RESULTS [LIVE FEED]
Updates as they come into KPEL Newsroom. Continue reading…
View ArticleLouisiana Hopeful to Finally Replace Antiquated Voting Machines
Some say Louisiana's arsenal of ten thousand voting machines are thirty years old. Continue reading…
View ArticleOctober 9th Election Might be Postponed in Louisiana
Issues with mail service and electricity in storm-damaged areas of the state are being blamed for the potential delay. Continue reading…
View ArticleCajun Music Star Kevin Naquin Elected To Lafayette City Council [AUDIO]
Kevin Naquin who is known for his music and performing has enter a new chapter in life. Kevin was recently elected to District One City Council in Lafayette. Kevin was sworn in on Tuesday January 3rd,...
View ArticleEarly Voting Spikes in Calcasieu
Early voting in Calcasieu Parish is now officially over, which means if you missed it, you'd better make sure to hit the polls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6. But if early voting is...
View ArticleBoustany vs. Landry, Part 1
It was a very informative night in the sole, exclusive debate between U.S. Congressmen Jeff Landry and Charles Boustany tonight. In the second part of tonight's debate, they touched on the national...
View ArticleBoustany vs. Landry
U.S. Congressmen Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry finally sat down for an actual debate tonight and got to the heart of a lot of interesting questions on Obamacare, Medicare, negative campaigning, and...
View Article2012 Local Races
10:30 p.m. -- Well, folks, while there are still a few precincts outstanding, there aren't enough to change any outcomes at this point, so we're calling it. Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry will head...
View ArticleHow the New Pope Will Be Elected
With the news of the Pope Benedict XVI's resignation comes the beginning of the process to elect a new one. It is a very detailed process and very secretive. We are all used to following elections with...
View ArticleSouthwest Louisiana Election Ballot for April 6
The polls for Saturday's election open at 7 a.m. -- NOT at 6 a.m. like they used to. The law has changed, and the polls are now open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Make sure you get out and vote -- and bring...
View ArticleWould You Vote for Edwin Edwards for Congress? [POLL]
Edwin Edwards is an 86 year old convicted felon. He is also a 4 times Governor of Louisiana and served in Congress. He is thinking of throwing his hat back into politics with a run for Congress. Would...
View ArticleVidor Seniors Get Into Fist Fight At Polling Place [VIDEO]
One is 70 years old and the other is 83 and they just don't like each other. One has even placed an article in the paper to keep people for voting for the other. Their differences finally came to a...
View ArticleChris Duncan Keeps Sulphur Mayor Job With Low Voter Turnout in Sulphur [VIDEO]
I really had trouble with the headline for this one. Should it be based on Sulphur Mayor Chris Duncan winning re-election. Should it be based on him beating the same candidate again; or should it be...
View ArticleCan Edwin Edwards Win Election To Congress
Edwin Edwards is running for the 6th Congressional district in Louisiana. The Louisiana Democratic Party has endorsed Edwards though Mary Landrieu has not. There are 13 people running for the seat. Can...
View ArticleCalcasieu Parish Ballot
The election for Nov. 4 is a huge election day for local, state and federal offices. In Calcasieu Parish alone, there are 34 separate races. All state voters will be looking at 14 separate state...
View ArticleEarly Voting Begins
Anything that you put off is something you have a chance of forgetting. Why wait to vote until November 4th? Early voting begins tomorrow (10/21/2014.) Continue reading…
View ArticleJeff Davis Parish Ballot
The election for Nov. 4 is a huge election day for local, state and federal offices. In Jeff Davis Parish, there are 22 seats to be filled. All state voters will be looking at 14 separate state...
View ArticleBeauregard Parish Ballot
The election for Nov. 4 is a huge election day for local, state and federal offices. In Beauregard Parish, there are 13 separate races. All state voters will be looking at 14 separate state...
View ArticleCameron Parish Ballot
The election for Nov. 4 is a huge election day for local, state and federal offices. In Cameron Parish, there are nine separate races. All state voters will be looking at 14 separate state...
View ArticleAllen Parish Ballot
The election for Nov. 4 is a huge election day for local, state and federal offices. In Allen Parish, there are 28 seats to be filled. All state voters will be looking at 14 separate state...
View ArticleVernon Parish Ballot
The election for Nov. 4 is a huge election day for local, state and federal offices. In Vernon Parish alone, there are 22 seats to be filled. All state voters will be looking at 14 separate state...
View ArticleGuide to the Amendments
How will you vote tomorrow? Here's your chance to understand the 14 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 4 ballot. Continue reading…
View ArticleElection Results
It was an insane night of politics last night as the 2014 mid-term elections wrapped up. Get a parish-by-parish breakdown of the results. Continue reading…
View ArticleToday Last Day To Register For December 6th Election
You vote yesterday decided man important races and let to run offs in others. The run offs will be decided on December 6th and you must be registered by today to vote then. Continue reading…
View ArticlePolitical Robocalls in Louisiana - Violation of Do Not Call List?
In a last ditch effort to earn your vote many Louisiana politicians will reach out to you via telephone or text message this week. Can they do that? Continue reading…
View ArticleJudge Orders Re-Election in One-Vote Louisiana Sheriff's Race
A candidate won a Louisiana sheriff's race TWICE by only ONE vote, but even after winning the recount a judge is now voiding the results and calling for a completely new runoff election. Continue reading…
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