Louisiana early voting tops 2024 presidential primary turnout

4 articles · Updated · KALB · May 10

State data showed 206,749 early votes for the May 16 closed primary election, above 170,283 in March 2024; Rapides Parish led Cenla with 4,985 ballots.
Analyst Robert Collins called the off-year turnout unusual, saying Democrats slightly outpaced Republicans in early voting and Black voters were participating at a higher proportional rate than white voters.
Collins linked interest to congressional redistricting and possible dismantling of Black-majority districts, while warning higher turnout could threaten five proposed amendments before polls reopen on May 16.

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