Early voting for Louisiana’s March 29 Election started and will continue until March 22, excluding Sundays. Despite low turnout, the Registrar of Voters encourages participation. Offices have moved to the Kinetix building due to courthouse renovations.
Early voting for Louisiana’s upcoming election on March 29 has commenced, continuing through March 22, excluding Sundays. Voters across Central Louisiana will have the opportunity to cast their votes on four statewide constitutional amendments and various local races.
The registrar of voters’ offices are operational daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the early voting period. Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters Sandra Bonnette reported that early voting turnout has been relatively low, with approximately 1,100 in-person votes and over 1,700 mail-in votes recorded thus far. The typical turnout for such elections is around 30%, despite Rapides Parish having about 83,000 registered voters.
Bonnette emphasized the importance of participation, stating that many citizens tend to overlook elections featuring only amendments and fewer candidate races. Voters in Rapides Parish are reminded to mail their ballots promptly if voting by mail. Furthermore, the Registrar of Voters Office has relocated to the first floor of the Kinetix building at 900 4th Street in downtown Alexandria, due to ongoing renovations at the courthouse, with an expected duration of eight to twelve months for the move.
In summary, early voting for Louisiana’s election on March 29 is currently ongoing until March 22, with voter turnout lower than usual. The Registrar of Voters Office is now temporarily located in the Kinetix building. Individuals are encouraged to ensure their votes are counted, whether through in-person visits or mail-in ballots.
Original Source: www.kalb.com
