Republicans take lead in Louisiana registered voters; Democrats claim purge

Republicans surpassed Democrats as Louisiana's largest registered voter group for the first time as of July 1, 2025, with 1.064 million GOP registrations versus 1.062 million Democrats. Democratic officials allege a voter purge campaign, which Republican Secretary of State Nancy Landry's office denied, stating inactive voters were not removed. The shift reflects broader GOP gains in the state, including control of the legislature and governor's office.