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Sen. Carter presses Senate Government Affairs committee on status of ballots after governor suspends congressional elections
Summary
Sen. Carter repeatedly asked the Senate and Government Affairs committee on May 8, 2026, whether ballots already cast in Louisiana’s suspended congressional elections would be preserved, counted or discarded; the chair said he had no information and the secretary of state’s office was not present.
Sen. Carter repeatedly pressed the Senate and Government Affairs Committee on May 8, 2026, seeking information about the status of ballots cast in Louisiana’s congressional elections after the governor issued a suspension.
“Do you have that information, mister chairman? How many people have requested early ballots?” Sen. Carter asked, pressing the panel for figures and assurance about ballots already cast. The chair replied, “No, I cannot,” and said no one from…
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