Early Voting Commences for Louisiana’s March 29 Election

Early voting for Louisiana’s March 29 Election has begun, lasting until March 22. Key issues on the ballot include four constitutional amendments and local races. The Registrar’s office has experienced low turnout, prompting officials to encourage voter participation.

Early voting for the March 29 Election in Louisiana has commenced. This period runs until March 22 and is accessible daily, excluding Sundays. Voters will see four constitutional amendments statewide along with various local races on their ballots throughout Central Louisiana.

The Registrar of Voters offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during the early voting period. Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters, Sandra Bonnette, noted that early voter turnout has been low, prompting her to encourage residents to participate. She reported, “In-person is around 1,100, that’s both [polling locations]. By mail is a little over 1,700. A good turnout is 30%.” With approximately 83,000 registered voters in the parish, the turnout is considered low for this small election focused mainly on amendments and a few candidates.

Voters in Rapides Parish are now directed to the Registrar of Voters Office, which has relocated to the first floor of the Kinetix building at 900 4th Street in downtown Alexandria, due to ongoing renovations at the courthouse. “We’ll be here about eight months to 12 months,” Bonnette mentioned, apologizing for any inconvenience the changes may cause to residents visiting the courthouse.

In summary, early voting for Louisiana’s March 29 Election is currently ongoing until March 22, with low participation reported so far. Key points of focus include four statewide constitutional amendments and local races. Voters are encouraged to utilize early voting opportunities at the new Registrar of Voters office location due to courthouse renovations.

Original Source: www.kalb.com