Sen. Bodi White (R) first came to the legislature in 2004 and has served in many roles since that time, including as the Chairman of the Senate Finance and Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
U.S. House Rep. Garret Graves declined to say whether he’s running for Louisiana governor, according to reporter Julie O’Donoghue of The Louisiana Illuminator.
Voters in the Dec. 10 election decided it was no longer appropriate for the governor to make certain position appointments without from the Louisiana Legislature.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, the early voting period will run between Saturday, Nov. 26, and Saturday, Dec. 3 (excluding Sunday, Nov. 27).
The House Republican conference has elected Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) to serve as majority leader when the next session of Congress begins in January.
Incumbent Mayor Pete Panepinto will face political newcomer Tracy Washington Wells, who is the wife of City Councilman Devon Wells, in a special runoff election that will take place on Dec. 10.
Judge J Michael McDonald vacated his 2nd District, Subdistrict 1, Division B seat on the First Circuit Court of Appeal and it will take another election for voters to choose his replacement.