Many Louisiana voters consider the sheriff one of the most important public officials.

In a poll of 800 Louisiana voters in July, 56 percent said a woman should have the right to make her own decision about abortion.

Four Louisiana voters had asked the court to force the state to hold separate Democratic and Republican primaries.

Louisiana voters did go to the polls, however.

Louisiana voters are known for a sense of humor, which could influence the election.

In a half-dozen other interviews with Catholic Louisiana voters, many struck the same note.

September 18, 2004: Louisiana voters ratified a state constitutional amendment defining marriage as only between a man and a woman.

Louisiana voters are used to hearing awful things said about their politicians.

Four Louisiana voters, three Republicans and one independent, brought a Federal lawsuit against the state in 1995.

Despite all his problems, the Governor has a lot going for him besides the forgiving nature of Louisiana voters.