No-party voters still have access to Louisiana’s closed primaries, for now

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 611

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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A bill that could have further closed Louisiana’s primary elections by excluding voters who aren’t registered Republicans or Democrats failed to pass through the state legislature. But the sponsor of the proposal says she plans to bring an alternative plan next year.

House Bill 906, from state Rep. Beth Billings, R-Destrehan, never came up for vote on the Louisiana Senate floor, despite passing the House of Representatives overwhelmingly.

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