AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Results: Julia Letlow narrowly defeated Jamie Davis to keep Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seat in Republican hands, even as Democrats swept control of Congress. Voters approved seven of 10 constitutional amendments, including property-tax relief measures. House Leadership: Rep. Mike Johnson will not seek another House Republican leadership post after the GOP’s losses; fellow Louisianan Steve Scalise is among those vying to succeed him. Runoffs: Chauna Banks and Blake Miguez advanced to a runoff in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District, while Pat Moore and Gabe Firment will face off in the 5th. Jamie Davis, after his Senate loss, hinted at a possible 2027 run for governor and put Gov. Jeff Landry “on notice.” Local Government: East Baton Rouge Parish is set to receive about $63.5 million in federal crime-fighting funds, while Landry criticized New Orleans for rejecting the grant. The St. Bernard Parish School Board has filed another lawsuit over the Port of New Orleans’ Louisiana International Terminal, this time challenging a federal Army Corps permit.
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