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Ascension Parish clerk outlines new closed-party primary, urges voters to check registration
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Ascension Parish Clerk of Court Bridget Hannah explained Louisiana’s move to closed-party primaries for certain federal and statewide races, stressed that no‑party voters must complete a declaration of ballot choice for May 16, and urged residents to confirm registration ahead of deadlines.
Ascension Parish Clerk of Court Bridget Hannah told Ascension 21 viewers that Louisiana has switched to a closed-party primary system for some statewide and federal contests, and she urged voters to confirm their party registration well before May 16.
Hannah said the change, enacted during the 2024 Louisiana legislative session, applies to U.S. Senate and House races, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission and the state Department of Education board. “Democratic voters can only vote for Democratic candidates. Republican voters can only vote for Republican candidates,” Hannah said, adding that local and other state races…
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