Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin (R) will not seek re-election.
Saturday is election day for 34 parishes, consisting of local matters, municipal runoffs, some tax proposals, and gaming for St. Tammany Parish. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said he already expected voter turnout to be low due to only a few things on the ballot, but inclement weather could reduce earlier predictions.
“Unfortunately, the forecast is pretty negative in terms of weather so I’m hoping that doesn’t deter people but usually it does,” said Ardoin.
However, in St. Tammany Parish Ardoin said early voting there was significant and he expects the largest turnout to be in the southeast parish to decide if they will allow a gaming casino in Slidell.
“Early voting was brisk there as well as absentee and so I suspect that the people of St. Tammany Parish will get out and vote,” said Ardoin.
In addition to gaming in St. Tammany, Ardoin said there are several races to be decided in the neighboring parish of Orleans.
“People in Orleans Parish they have all, but two council member positions are still on the ballot, and there’s a sheriff’s race as well. So important offices to determine the future of Orleans Parish,” said Ardoin.
Ardoin said don’t forget to bring your ID along with your umbrella. Polls open Saturday at 7 AM and close at 8 PM. For a sample ballot you can download the GeauxVote app.
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