By Nov. 5, over a half-million Louisiana residents will get the chance to vote someone new into one of the most powerful political offices in the state, though the candidates say most people don’t realize it.

In a three-way contest for a seat on Louisiana's PSC, one of two Republicans has markedly outraised his rivals.

People line up to vote early at the Louisiana State Archives Building in Baton Rouge, La. on Oct. 18, 2024.

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in Louisiana.

DONALDSONVILLE, La. -- Seventeen cars of a train derailed Friday in south Louisiana, and several leaked a chemical used to sanitize swimming pools, but authorities said it was not a threat to the public.

Those locations are the Caddo registrar of voters office, 525 Marshall St. Suite 103, and Hamilton Branch Library, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.

Louisiana, Hawaii and Washington begin early voting on Friday, joining the vast majority of U.S. states in kicking off the 2024 election.

Pledge to Vote Sunday’ to take place this Sunday. The event is aimed to help voter turn out for upcoming election.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Friday across the state of Louisiana. It continues through Oct. 29 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 27)

Louisiana voters will have a chance to change their Constitution with an amendment in the Nov. 5 election. Here's an explanation of the amendment.

All of Louisiana's registered voters are eligible to vote early in the November 5 presidential election beginning8.