Commentary: Nerding the numbers: These 7 parishes propelled Julia Letlow to victory

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 729

Last Updated: 5 days ago

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There are two things I look forward to ahead of Election Day, and both involve an intense passion for fine details.

One is the obligatory newsroom pizza binge, and God help the soul who takes liberties with ordering. It’s not the time to go rogue with an artisan crust or bespoke toppings.

The other eagerly anticipated element is a post-election, nerd-mode exploration of the numbers behind the results. Each election cycle births …

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