Louisiana will have a new U.S. senator next year to succeed Sen. Bill Cassidy, who finished third in the May Republican primary. Both the Republicans and the Democrats will have a runoff.

U.S. Senator (DEM)
• Gary Crockett
• “Jamie” Davis
Davis was the top vote-getter in May, with 47% of the vote compared to 26% for Crockett.

U.S. Senator (REP)
• State Treasurer John Fleming
• Congresswoman Julia Letlow

Rep. Letlow recieved 45% of the vote compared to 28% for Fleming. Cassidy finished 3rd with 25%.

Voters will have to vote in the party primary that they are registered in or the party they voted with in May. Voters who did not vote in the May election can vote in the June party runoff for U.S. senator. Those who are “no party” will have to declare which party they want to vote for if they want to vote for a U.S. Senator. You do not need to be registered with a party or declare a party to vote for other races or propositions.

The June 27 sample ballots for Red River Parish are now published

Early voting runs from June 12 to June 20 at the Registrar of Voters’ office.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.

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