Louisiana's semi-closed primary system, championed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, has effectively excluded Democratic voters from selecting the state's newestLouisiana's semi-closed primary system, championed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, has effectively excluded Democratic voters from selecting the state's newest

Louisiana governor blocks Dems from voting in the Supreme Court justice race

2026/04/24 09:00
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Louisiana's semi-closed primary system, championed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, has effectively excluded Democratic voters from selecting the state's newest Supreme Court justice.

With both candidates —Judges Billy Burris and Blair Downing Edwards— being Republicans, the May 16 GOP primary will determine the winner, excluding the district's nearly 100,000 registered Democrats unless they switch party registration.

Louisiana governor blocks Dems from voting in the Supreme Court justice race

District 1, covering five parishes plus part of New Orleans, is overwhelmingly conservative.

Political insiders agree Edwards would likely be the frontrunner if Democrats could participate, but the primary structure makes the race a toss-up.

Edwards raised a total of $753,750 through personal injury lawyers, surpassing her opponent by half.

Burris raised a total of $306,400, receiving support from business and insurance sectors.

Anonymous groups have spent over $1.2 million on attack ads, exceeding both candidates' combined fundraising.

The race highlights broader tensions over judicial impartiality and campaign finance transparency.

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