Early Voting in Ouachita Parish through October 28

Early voting for the November 4 election begins today and continues through October 28. There are several high-profile races in this election including United States Senator and Congressman for the 5th Congressional District.

Some voters may not realize there are also 14 proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution.  Those amendments include:

Amendment No. 1 - Medical Trust Fund and Provider Base Rate

Amendment No. 2 - Hospital Assessment, Trust Fund and Fee Formula

Amendment No. 3 - Sales of Property with Delinquent Taxes

Amendment No. 4 - Fund Transfers for an Infrastructure Bank

Amendment No. 5 - Elimination Mandatory Retirement Age of Judges

Amendment No. 6 - Higher Millage Cap for Police and Fire Protection in Orleans Parish

Amendment No. 7 - Property Tax Exemption for Certain Disabled Veterans

Amendment No. 8 - Artificial Reef Development Fund

Amendment No. 9 - Tax Exemption Reporting for Permanently Disabled Residents

Amendment No. 10 - Tax Sale of Vacant, Blighted or Abandoned Property

Amendment No. 11 - Increases the Number of State Departments from 20 to 21

Amendment No. 12 - Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Membership

Amendment No. 13 - Orleans Lower Ninth Ward Vacant Property

Amendment No. 14 - Tax Rebates, Incentives and Abatements

More information about these proposed amendments can be found at the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana's web site at www.parlouisiana.org

Early voting takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day through October 28 except for Sunday. In Ouachita Parish, early voting can take place at the Registar of Voters office at 1650 DeSiard Street, Suite 125 in Monroe or at designated times at Chennault Aviation Museum. Call the Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters office at (318) 327-1436 for more information.

For a complete list of races taking place in Ouachita Parish, visit the Louisiana Secretary of State's web site at www.sos.la.gov.