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Louisiana Primaries Spark Surge in No Party Registrations

4/11/2026

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Louisiana's closed-party primaries on May 16 prompt voter registration changes.
Cheron Brylski, a Democratic strategist, switched to No Party to influence which Republican candidate appears on the November ballot.
The Secretary of State's office reports 8,200 new No Party voters and 6,500 new Republicans.
Some observers say the system aims to bolster MAGA-endorsed candidates, notably affecting U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy after his impeachment vote against U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Louisiana's closed-party primaries on May 16 prompt voter registration changes.
Cheron Brylski, a Democratic strategist, switched to No Party to influence which Republican candidate appears on the November ballot.
The Secretary of State's office reports 8,200 new No Party voters and 6,500 new Republicans.
Some observers say the system aims to bolster MAGA-endorsed candidates, notably affecting U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy after his impeachment vote against U.S. President Donald Trump.