Louisiana Democratic Party
Coverage of Louisiana Democratic Party in the Nexus archive.
- ‘LaPolitics’: Party primary system likely headed back to Legislature
Louisiana's Republican registration surpassed Democrats in June, partly due to the new party primary system for certain offices. The system caused voter and poll worker confusion, but elections in May and June ran smoothly. Legislators may revisit the system next year, with potential bills to revert to open primaries or expand party primaries to more offices.
- Davis could see more financial support as he faces Letlow in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race
Jamie Davis, a Democrat, and Julia Letlow, a Republican, will face off in Louisiana’s November U.S. Senate race after winning their runoff elections. Letlow, an incumbent congresswoman with President Trump’s endorsement, raised $5.3 million in campaign funds, while Davis, who raised $1.2 million, is expected to receive increased financial support from national Democratic groups. Analysts suggest the race will likely reflect core party values in a predominantly Republican state.
- Louisiana Democratic Party to travel to these cities for vote tour this summer
The Louisiana Democratic Party is conducting a summer tour visiting over 10 cities in preparation for the midterm elections.
- Exclusive: Kamala Harris takes the redistricting fight to Louisiana
Kamala Harris is visiting New Orleans to address the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling, which critics argue reduces Black congressional representation. She will speak at the Louisiana Democratic Party's fundraiser and outline strategies to counteract the ruling's impact. Harris is positioning herself as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, engaging with Black voters and legislators.