Election

Qualifying settles many state elections

Even though qualifying just wrapped up last week and the primary elections will not be held for another three months, 54 percent of the races originally scheduled for the October ballot have already been settled. No, this isn’t an electoral riddle.

Evangeline Parish voters pass 3 tax renewals

Despite a dismal voter turnout, all three tax renewals for Evangeline Parish that were on the ballot passed easily this past Saturday. The parish wide property tax renewal of 10.

Saturday election to decide judicial seat

Voters return to the polls here Saturday to fill a seat on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. Candyce Perret and Susan Theall are in the runoff from the March 25 election. Perret won 41 percent of the March 25 vote followed by Theall with 37 percent.

Early voting continues for April 29 election

Early voting for the April 29 election continues through Saturday at registrar of voters offices. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registrar offices include: In Acadia Parish, 568 NW Court Circle, Crowley. Contact the registrar’s office at 337-788-8841. In St. Landry Parish, 118 S. Court St.

Early voting continues for April 29 election

Early voting for the April 29 election continues Monday through April 22 at registrar of voters offices. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registrar offices include: In Acadia Parish, 568 NW Court Circle, Crowley. Contact the registrar’s office at 337-788-8841. In St. Landry Parish, 118 S.

Election day is Saturday

Topping the ballot in Saturday’s election is a three-day race for 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. Candidates are Vanessa Waguespack Anseman, Susan Theal and Candyce Perret. They are all Republicans. In Basile, voters will decide between LaToya Howze and Darrell Reed for the District 1 alderman’s seat.

3rd Circuit race back to 3 candidates

Lafayette attorney Vanessa Waguespack Anseman is back in the race for the open seat on the state 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. At a hearing Monday, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal reversed a ruling by St.

Low turnout expected in March vote

Three judicial races, a trio of special elections for the Louisiana House of Representatives and a number of local-level contests on the ballot this month should produce an overall voter turnout that’s below 20 percent, according to the secretary of state’s office.

Judge debate turns into one-woman event in Lafayette

Originally scheduled to be a debate turned into a interview forum for one of the three candidates for the open seat on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. Susan Theall used her spotlight Tuesday afternoon, stating several times that she has the experience needed to serve on the court of appeals.

Early voting Saturday, Monday to March 25

Early voting for the March 25 Municipal Primary Election will continue Monday through Friday, at registrar of voters offices. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registrar offices include: In Acadia Parish, 568 NW Court Circle, Crowley. Contact the registrar’s office at 337-788-8841. In St.