The Louisiana Secretary of State's office updates election results every 90 seconds as results are counted. You can find those vote totals here for statewide and legislative races, as well as local races by parish. This includes New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Shreveport metro areas.

Robert Prevost, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected Thursday after a two-day conclave. Louisiana leaders issued statements reacting to t

"While the failed millage was a setback, we respect the peoples vote and our administration is exploring all viable avenues to bolster the DA's budget and maintain the integrity of the parish's criminal justice system," said Bill Sherman, the mayor-president's Director of Communications, via email on Thursday.

Louisiana's May 3 elections included runoff races, special elections, and local propositions, such as millages and charter changes.

The newly elected Pope has ties to Louisiana. According to FindAGrave records, his maternal grandmother, Louise Baquie Martinez, was born in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 1868. She and his grandfather, Joseph Martinez, got married in New Orleans on Sept. 17, 1887. The couple moved to Chicago around 1911.

The New York Times reported that former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards discussed a potential Senate run with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

The WD Detailing crew gives a Mustang GT its first wash in 25 years and uncovers the beauty beneath the dust. As a foul ball headed in the direction of a father-daughter duo watching a Yankees-Rays game, the little girl gave her dad an extra challenge by covering his eyes as he tried to make the catch.

Our initial list of the Senate’s most vulnerable incumbents for the 2026 cycle is shorter than usual following a string of early retirements.

Hunter has held the mayor seat in Lake Charles since 2017. However, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State 's unofficial results, Simien received 52% or 7,703 votes, securing the position. Over 14,000 people voted in Saturday’s election for the next mayor.

The change would result in voters knowing less about who is working to pass or defeat ballot measures they are asked to consider.

It is Dragon Boat Racing season in Cenla as the annual Louisiana Dragon Boat Races return to Pineville Saturday, May 3. A man from Marksville is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred at the Whataburger on University Parkway in Natchitoches on May 1.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Polls closed at 8 p.m. for Saturday’s General Municipal Election in Louisiana. KPLC will be following the results as they are updated through the Secretary of State’s Office. Results are considered unofficial until they have been certified.