SWLA Republican ​Upcoming Local Events​

​CRPEC Meeting 

Calcasieu Republican Parish Executive Committee

 When -  Tuesday, Monday, October 9th, 2023 at 5:30 pm
​Location - Imperial Wound Center 1727 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
*Calcasieu Republican Parish Executive Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday on even Months.
Republican Core Principles
​Republicans believe the constitution of the United States is a contract between free people and the public officials they choose to govern them; that our rights are granted to us by our creator and not by the government; that the purpose of taxation is to finance government and not to redistribute income; that we are all created equal and should stand equal before the law; and in individual liberty with personal responsibility for ones choices and actions.
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Senators

​​​JOHN KENNEDY  
US Senator for Louisiana
BILL CASSIDY
US Senator for Louisiana 

Representative

CLAY HIGGINS
US Representative for 3rd District Louisiana 

​Join the Republican Women in welcoming
Louisiana District 47 Representative,
Ryan Bourriaque

​When:  November 16th, 2023
​Buffet Lunch @ 11:00 am - Cost $25
Regular Meeting @ 11:30 -1:00 pm

Where:  Lake Charles Country Club
3350 Country Club Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605

​Reservations by noon Tuesday week of the event
​Contact Terri Doucet by email RWSWLAReservations@gmail.com
Reservations not cancelled by noon Tuesday must be honored.
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About our speaker

Guest speaker, Louisiana State Representative Ryan Bourriaque, District 47. Rep. Bourriaque represents Cameron Parish as well as parts of Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes. He was elected in 2019. He earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology and and a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics from LSU. His committee assignments are Natural Resources and Environment vice-chair; agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, and rural development; Ways and Means commerce, interim member; joint legislative committee on capital outlay; House Select Committee on disaster recovery; and House Select Leadership Committee. He is a member of the Acadiana Delegation, the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation, and the Louisiana Rural Caucus.
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​STATE & MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATES

If you are not sure of your previous precinct, you can  ​SEARCH BY VOTER  at the Secretary of State Geaux Vote Site.

PRIMARY ELECTION

​Upcoming Major Election Saturday: October 14, 2023

On the Ballot: 

​​Statewide Primary Election: Saturday, October 14, 2023. Runoffs: Saturday November 18
  • On The Ballot
     Governor*
     Lt. Governor*
     Secretary of State*
     Attorney General*
     Treasurer*
     Commissioner of Agriculture*
     Commissioner of Insurance*
     Board of Elementary and Secondary Education*
     State Senator
     State Representative
     Sheriff
     Clerk of Court
     Assessor
     Coroner
     Police Jurors
     14th Judicial Court Judge – Division “C”
     14th Judicial Court Judge – Division “F”
(*) Candidates qualify with the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, LA
Qualifying begins August 8 th . Early Voting begins Saturday, September 30th 
Source: Calcasieu Clerk of Court

Declared & Potential Candidates for the October 2023 Primary Elections*

  • Governor: Danny Cole (D), Shawn Wilson (D), Sharon Hewitt (R), Xan John (R), Jeff Landry (R), Richard Nelson (R), John Schroder (R), Ron Denenea (LBT), Jeffery Istre (I), Hunter Lundy (I), Stephen Waguespack (R).
  • Lieutenant Governor: Elbert Guillory (R), Billy Nungesser (R), David Camardale (PD), Don Cazayoux (PD), Caroline Fayard (PD), Robert Johnson (PD).
  • Attorney General: Marty Maley (R), Liz Murril (R), John Stefanski (R), Hillar Moore (PD).
  • Secretary of State: Gwen Collins-Greenup (D), Nancy, Landry (R), Clay Schexnayder (R), Brandon Troxclair (R),
  • Treasurer: Dustin Granger (D), John Fleming (R), Schott McKnight (R).
  • Commissioner of Agriculture: Mike Strain (R).
  • Commissioner of Insurance: Tim Timple (R).
  • Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, District 7: Cathy Banks (R)
  • Calcasieu Sheriff: Dustin Abshire (R), Mike Reid (R), Stitch Guillory (I), Les Blanchard (R).
  • Calcasieu Police Jury: Mary Kaye Eason (R), Emily Fenet-Parker (R), Scott Washington (R)
  • Calcasieu Family Court Judge: Bill Cutrera (R), Brad Guillory (R), Mark Judson (R)
  • No announced candidates for clerk of court, coroner, or assessor.

Tax renewals will be on the ballot for Iowa and Sulphur

Four constitution amendments:
1) to prevent foreign governments from funding elections;
2) to protect religious freedom;
3) require 25% or nonrecurring funds to pay off retirement systems debt; and
​4) to deny tax exemption to nonprofits with property in a state of disrepair.
*Sources: https://ballotpedia.org/louisiana-2023;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023; Calcasieuclerk.gov/elections
^ (PD) indicates potential Democrat candidate
Potential Republican Candidates for Presidential Primary March 2024
  • Declared Candidates: Former President Donald Trump and Former South Carolina Governor and Ambassador Nikki Haley.
  • Serious Contenders: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Former VP Mike Pence, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noam, and Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin.
  • Other Potential Candidates: Chris Sununu, Greg Abbott, Larry Hogan, Christ Christie, Asa Hutchinson.
  • Source: thehill.com/ranking the GOP’s top 10 presidential candidates.

Early Voting Dates & Times:

For information on absentee voting please visit www.calclerkofcourt.com/elections
  • ​8:30 am – 6:00 
  • Tues Oct 25 – Tues Nov 1, 2022
  • Closed Sundays
  • Early Voting Locations (see below)

Deadlines

  • ​Deadline to file for Special Election or Propositions to be on this ballot is July 11, 2023
  • Deadline to Register to Vote in person or by mail is September 13, 2023
  • Deadline to Register Online/Geauxvote.com is September 23, 2023
  • Deadline to Request Mail in Ballot from Registrar – Tuesday, October 10, 2023
  • Deadline for Registrar to receive Mail in Ballots – 4:30 pm, Friday, October 13, 2023
  • Early Voting – Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday) - ​All locations open for Early Voting

​Early Voting Locations: ​

Lake Charles -
Calcasieu Parish Courthouse 2nd Floor
Address: 1000 Ryan St # 5
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone:  (337) 437-3550

Sulphur -
Sulphur City Annex
Address: 101 N Huntington St
Sulphur, LA 70663
Phone:(337) 527-4500
​Moss Bluff -
Calcasieu Parish Library
261 Parish Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70611
Phone: (337) 721-7128

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