Louisiana
Early voting begins for April 27 municipal general election in La.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Early voting in Louisiana has started for the Saturday, April 27 municipal general election.
The early voting period will run from Saturday, April 13 through Saturday, April 20, excluding Sunday. The polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
There are 37 parishes with only local propositions on the ballot, while eight parishes have local propositions and runoffs on the ballot. In the Baton Rouge area, East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Iberville Parish, Pointe Coupe Parish, West Feliciana Parish, St. Helena Parish, and Assumption Parish all have items on the ballot.
There are 19 parishes with no elections, including East Feliciana Parish in the Baton Rouge area.
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Voters are encouraged to view their sample ballots on GeauxVote.com or on the Geaux Vote smartphone app.
Before casting a vote, you will need to show your ID. That can include a Louisiana driver’s license, a Louisiana special ID card, a passport, or a digital license via the LA Wallet app.
A person can vote early at his or her parish registrar of voter’s office. The below locations are also open for people to vote early:
Ascension Parish
- Governmental Annex located at 828 S. Irma Boulevard RM #209 in Gonzales, Louisiana
- Courthouse West located at 300 Houmas St. STE B in Donaldsonville, Louisiana
- Oak Grove Community Center located at 37433 Highway 42 in Prairieville, Louisiana
Assumption Parish
- Courthouse located at 4809 Highway 1 in Napoleonville, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Motor Vehicle Building located at 2250 Main St. in Baker, Louisiana
- Fire Station Building located at 11010 Coursey Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Louisiana State Archives Building located at 3851 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Central Branch Library located at 11260 Joor Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Baton Rouge City Hall located at 222 St. Louis St. room 607 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
East Feliciana Parish
- 11048 Bank St. in Clinton, Louisiana
Iberville Parish
- Iberville Parish Courthouse located at 58050 Meriam St. – Room 209 in Plaquemine, Louisiana
Livingston Parish
- Denham Springs/Walker branch library located at 8101 U.S. Highway 190 in Denham Springs, Louisiana
- 20400 Government Boulevard in Livingston, Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish
- 1919 Hospital Rd. Suite 1 in New Roads, Louisiana
St. Helena Parish
- 17911 Highway 43 North in Greensburg, Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish
- Courthouse Annex Building located at 883 7th Street Suite A in Port Allen, Louisiana
- 158 E St. Francis St. in Brusly, Louisiana
West Feliciana Parish
- 5932 Commerce St. – Governmental Complex in St. Francisville, Louisiana
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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