Early voting for Louisiana’s March 29 Election is now taking place until March 22, excluding Sundays. The Rapides Parish Registrar reports low turnout rates and encourages residents to vote. The Registrar’s Office has temporarily moved to the Kinetix building in Alexandria due to renovations at the courthouse.
Early voting for Louisiana’s March 29 Election has commenced and will continue until March 22, operating daily except on Sundays. This election includes four statewide constitutional amendments and numerous local contests throughout Central Louisiana.
The Registrar of Voters offices are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters Sandra Bonnette, the early voting turnout has been relatively low. She expressed a desire to motivate citizens to participate, noting that in-person voting thus far is around 1,100 and mailed ballots total just over 1,700. “A good turnout is 30%. Rapides Parish has approximately 83,000 voters. It’s a little low, but that’s normal,” Bonnette explained.
For residents planning to visit the Registrar of Voters Office, it has relocated to the first floor of the Kinetix building located at 900 4th Street in downtown Alexandria. This move is necessary due to renovation work at the courthouse, which is expected to last between eight to twelve months. Bonnette extended her apologies for any inconvenience this may cause for voters frequenting the courthouse.
In summary, early voting for Louisiana’s March 29 Election is currently underway, running until March 22. With several significant amendments and local races on the ballot, it is crucial for eligible voters, particularly in Rapides Parish, to engage in the voting process. The Registrar of Voters Office is temporarily located in the Kinetix building due to courthouse renovations, and Bonnette encourages all to participate in what may seem like a small election.
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