why does Louisiana have elections on Saturdays?

[pstokely]

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[kyrasdad]

1. run offs?

[chillwindblowing]

2. louisiana is different wonderfuly so

more people are off on weekends and can therefore vote. I just hope they don't go repug. :eyes:

[IronLionZion]

3. Why is Louisiana so progressive

and how can we get other southern states to follow suit?

[Rowdyboy]

4. So more people are able to vote...

thats the excuse they gave to begin with.

[DemPopulist]

5. Huey Long

Or maybe one of his relatives...:shrug:

[gardenista]

6. But the working poor usually work on Saturdays.

I think it's a mistake.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

10. But they also work M-F, too.

Less of a mistake than a working Tusday, imo. But what do I know? :shrug:



Add- Thanks LA for Blanco win. Damn fine job!

[amazona]

7. because we have too many elections

It is a point of discussion in the state that we have so many elected officials that other states have as appointees. It seems every month or so there is one election or another. No way people could keep taking off work on a Tuesday for this, so Saturday it is. There has been some discussion about how to cut back on the number of elections because the state is broke and it costs money to have so many elections but I don't see a change coming anytime soon.

[Abe Linkman]

8. The state of Louisiana isn't broke, it's government is underfunded.

There's a lot of money in Louisiana; but the rich control the state and they aren't about to allow any changes that would result in them paying more of their fair share of the burden for supporting state government and vital services for all citizens.

[loudnclear]

9. To set an example for the rest of us!!

It's the best time for people to vote!