Jeremy Alford covers the best (and the worst) in Louisiana politics and government through a Tuesday opinion column and a news aggregation item on Fridays. When he isn't fishing or managing his emotions during another New Orleans Pelicans season, he serves as the managing editor of LaPolitics Weekly, The Tracker and Beltway Beat. He is the author of “The Last Constitution” and co-authored “Long Shot: A Soldier, a Senator, a Serious Sin, an Epic Louisiana Election” and “The Party Is Over: The New Louisiana Politics.” His work has received support from the Pulitzer Prizes, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Center for Public Broadcasting.

Alford: Democrats have never looked weaker in Louisiana

After years of rapid growth that led to solid majorities in different corners of the state, Republicans are positioned for what can only be described as dominance in Louisiana.

‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: PAR and CABL have a different kind of election agenda 

LaPolitics: With RESET, your nonprofit policy campaign that you partner with others on, there’s...

Alford: Will there be ‘unexpected moments’ as the 2023 election cycle begins?

Last go-around, in 2019, statewide candidates signed up for office in the executive suite of the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office in Baton Rouge. 

‘LaPolitics’: Mailers foreshadow an intense fall for state lawmakers

Certain members of the Legislature were greeted last weekend with unflattering direct mail pieces from the Louisiana chapter of Americans for Prosperity.

Alford: What role will AI play in Louisiana politics?

Right now, there seems to be more questions than answers about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in Louisiana politics and government relations. 

‘LaPolitics’: What will voter turnout look like this fall?

Could turnout for the fall statewide ballot be less than impressive? Some pollsters are starting to wonder.

Alford: How high could legislative turnover climb?

Due to unexpected resignations, term limits and lawmakers seeking other offices, turnover in the...

‘LaPolitics’: Pollster offers snapshot of state’s political climate

LaPolitics: What should legislative incumbents be worried about as their reelection bids begin in earnest? 

Alford: Veto session kicks off with uncertainty

Lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge today for another veto override session—the third in as many years. At one time considered rare, this political exercise has become almost commonplace during this current term of state government.  

‘LaPolitics’: It’s back to Baton Rouge for state lawmakers

The leadership of the state Senate and House of Representatives confirmed this morning that lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge on Tuesday, July 18, for a veto override session—the third in as many years.
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