Louisiana's Early Voting Hits a Weather Snag

Louisiana's early voting got a temporary pause on Monday, January 26, thanks to some nasty winter weather. Governor Jeff Landry called it off, and the Secretary of State’s Office shut down too. But don’t worry, voting picked back up on Tuesday, January 27, at 8:30 a. m. This whole thing is for the Special Legislative Primary Election happening on February 7. It’s only in a few places: Assumption, Calcasieu, Iberville, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes. If you’re not sure who’s on your ballot, you can check it out on the GeauxVote Mobile app or the GeauxVote website.The early voting window is open until January 31, but keep an eye out for any more weather updates or closures. If you’ve got questions, you can call the Elections Hotline at 800-883-2805. So, what’s the big deal here? Well, weather can really mess with elections. It’s not just about the day of voting—early voting is a big part of the process too. When it gets canceled, it can make people wonder if their vote will even count. But the good news is, they rescheduled it quickly. Still, it’s a reminder that even something as simple as a cold snap can shake things up in politics.