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Elton mayor to face recall vote on April 27

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April 17, 2024

www.youtube.com – KPLC 7NEWS – 2024-04-17 22:02:13

SUMMARY: Early voting has begun in Elton, with residents casting their votes in a recall election for Mayor Kesha La Moy. The recall petition was organized last year after voting irregularities were uncovered in the previous election. Former Governor John Bell Edwards signed a proclamation calling for the recall election, allowing the people of Elton to voice their opinions. The co-chairman of the recall petition, Marilyn Granger, and others, including Brandon Kelly, emphasize the importance of maintaining the integrity of local elections. Despite Mayor La Moy's efforts to stop the recall, voters are encouraged to participate in early voting or on April 27th to make their voices heard.

Early voting has started for the April 27 election, and on the ballot for Elton residents is the recall election for Mayor Kesia Lemoine.

We took a trip to Elton today and caught up with those who organized the recall petitions last year.

The recall effort started after a KPLC investigation revealed possible voting irregularities in the election of Mayor Lemoine.

FULL STORY: https://www.kplctv.com/2024/04/18/elton-mayor-face-recall-vote-april-27/

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www.youtube.com – KPLC 7NEWS – 2024-04-17 22:04:36

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Louisiana lawmakers consider allowing all mugshots to be made public again, reversing 2022 change

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