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: House midterms matter for Louisiana

Based on recent voting trends and the historic advantages of incumbency, the members of Louisiana’s U.S. House delegation will likely coast to re-election this fall.

‘LaPolitics’: How legislators are transitioning to campaign mode

Republicans split between being pro-Trump and anti-Trump don’t have to wonder which side U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is on.

Alford: Session highlights local governments vs. industry divide

Louisiana Capitol served as a good reminder that the divide between local governments and business and industry is alive and well.

‘LaPolitics’: More personalities eye lieutenant governor’s race

Only a few weeks have passed since we last checked in on the developing race for the state's No. 2 elected position

Alford: Legislative branches fight for more authority

You don’t have to look far or hard on the city, parish and state...

Alford: Louisiana a big winner as earmarks return to Capitol Hill

When President Joe Biden recently signed off on a $1.5 trillion government spending measure,...

‘LaPolitics’: Women candidates are a force in mayoral elections

Nine women either won elections for mayor during the most recent primary elections in Louisiana or advanced to the April 30 runoffs. 

Alford: A tale of two Garys for Democrats

The Republican side of Louisiana’s developing race for governor has turned into a complete free-for-all, thanks to the dearth of announced candidates.

‘LaPolitics’: New congressional map heads to court

There are 110 days to go until qualifying begins July 20 for congressional candidates,...

Alford: Lieutenant governor’s race also developing

Technically no one has announced to run for governor of Louisiana in 2023. There...
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