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Black voter turnout higher than normal for Louisiana’s first day of early voting

States Newsroom · October 22, 2026

Black voters made up a larger share of participants on Louisiana’s first day of early voting than they have in almost every other election over the past 18 years, making Democrats cautiously optimistic about the U.S. Senate race. Secretary of State data show Black voters comprised 32% of the in-person voters Tuesday…

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Black voter turnout higher than normal for Louisiana’s first day of early voting

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