Mayoral candidate in Louisiana involved in illegal voting, feds say

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 417

Last Updated: 2 days, 4 hours ago

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Correction: This story has been updated to indicate Bridget Johnson faces two criminal charges, while Michael Wedderburn faces one. Also, Johnson allegedly falsely claimed Wedderburn was a U.S. citizens when she completed an online voter registration form for him.

A failed candidate for mayor in a small Louisiana town faces federal charges for allegedly helping a noncitizen to register and vote in her 2024 election.

Bridget Johnson was indicted last week and her charges …

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