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Election Day underway in Louisiana

Ka'Cell El-Mansura

FILE - Voting machines are set up and ready for use on Oct. 15, 2020, in New Orleans. On Nov. 8, 2022, Louisiana voters go to the polls, just like in states across the country. Only they'll technically be voting in a primary election that includes candidates from all corners. Their votes may determine which candidates will occupy offices at all levels of the state's government, or which candidates go on to a runoff. (Max Becherer/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP, File)

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WGNO) — Election Day is underway! There are quite a few items on the ballot.

The Louisiana General Election will cover individual local races throughout the state as well as three amendments for all Louisiana voters.

For more information visit Geaux Vote website for a breakdown on the General Election and to find your nearest polling location.

Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and will close tonight at 8:00 p.m. You can still vote if you are in line by 8:00 p.m. To vote bring a valid Louisiana ID.

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