Closed primaries change how some Louisiana voters cast ballots

Closed primaries change how some Louisiana voters cast ballots

Louisiana voters will see a major change in how they cast ballots in certain federal elections this year, as the state moves away from its traditional “jungle primary” system for some races.

New Orleans elections chiefs address voter confusion ahead of new closed-party primary

Spurred by calls from concerned New Orleans voters, outgoing Orleans Parish Criminal Clerk of Court Darren Lombard and the Registrar of Voters, Lisa Manning Bridges, addressed questions Wednesday about the closed-party primary system.

What closed party primaries mean for Lafayette voters

Polling places in Lafayette this May 16 will look a little different than they did the past two decades, with a potential for long lines and confusion as the state holds its first closed primaries in 20 years.  Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court Louis Perret expects some disruption as a result of the new process, which will require additional steps to check voters in. Plus, up to 23,000 registered voters may need to update their addresses at check-…