2,929 in St.Mary vote early for Nov. 18 runoffs

Not quite 3,000 St. Mary voters took advantage of early voting for Saturday's runoff elections, suggesting that the turnout will be low again.

The Registrar of Voters Office reported that 2,929 votes were received during the Nov. 3-11 early voting period, or 9.3% of St. Mary's 31,614 registered voters.

The Oct. 14 primary, with the governor's race at the top of the ticket, resulted in a combined St. Mary voter turnout of about 38%.

The state treasurer, secretary of state and attorney general races will be cided in runoffs Saturday, along with four constitutional amendments.

Locally:

--Robert Allain of Franklin and Henry "Bo" LaGrange of Patterson, both Republicans, are in the runoff for the open state Senate District 21 seat.

--In Parish Council District 3, incumbent Rodney Olander is being challenged by former Councilcman Peter Soprano. Both are from Franklin.

--In Parish Council District 5, incumbent Leslie "Les" Rulf is being challenged by Douglas Streety Jr. Both are from Patterson.

--In Parish Council District 8, incumbent Mark Duhon is being challenged by CarloGagliano Jr. Both are from Amelia.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 14 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters). Voters can request an absentee ballot online through the Voter Portal or in writing through the Registrar of Voters Office.

The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is Nov. 17 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on election day. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Voters can find their polling location and sample ballot by downloading the GeauxVote Mobile app for smartphones, or by visiting www.GeauxVote.com and logging into the Voter Portal.

Voters can sign up for electronic notifications via GeauxVote Mobile.

Voters should bring an ID with them to vote (Louisiana driver’s license, Louisiana Special ID card, a generally recognized picture identification card with name and signature such as a passport, or a digital license via LA Wallet).

Election results can be viewed in real time via GeauxVote Mobile or at www.sos.la.gov.

For further information, you can contact your local Registrar of Voters office at 337-828-4100 ext. 360, 362, or 363