Amendment No. 1 expands the commitment to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund to add federal money Louisiana receives from offshore wind, solar and other other alternative or renewable energy sources generated in federal Gulf waters off the state’s coast. Monies would come from federal lease sales, operating fees and other agreements.

The organization was made aware that several Black Louisianans have received “racist and frightening” text messages following Election Day.

That Donald Trump would win Louisiana was never in doubt. But Trump made gains across the state in Tuesday's election, winning a higher share of its vote than any president has in decades.

Fewer voters cast ballots in Louisiana this year than in either of the past two cycles. "It didn't seem like a clear choice from either side. I didn't feel comfortable with either side."

In a critical election year, Democrats are looking to flip a once reliably Republican Louisiana congressional seat

Votes are still being counted, but signs are growing that Republicans will win the "trifecta" -- the House, Senate and presidency.

Louisiana voters sent Speaker Mike Johnson back to the House, where his next challenge will be to keep the top job if Republicans hold the majority.

Eight years ago, 24,292 New Orleanians voted for Trump, while 133,996 cast ballots for Democrat Hilary Clinton. Trump nabbed 15% of the total vote that year. In 2020, Trump again scored 15%, obtaining 26,664 votes to current President Joe Biden's 147,854.

ABC News is projecting that Donald Trump will win Louisiana's eight electoral votes. Louisianans headed to the polls on Nov. 5 to vote in the presidential race as well as several down-ballot contests. Polls closed in the state at 8 p.m. local time.

The General Election is set for Saturday, Dec. 7 and Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry is reminding residents of deadlines before they head to the polls.

With less than 24 hours until polls open, election officials are getting ready for Tuesday's vote, finalizing last-minute preparations.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's office updates election results every 90 seconds as results are counted. You can find those vote totals here for statewide and legislative races, as well as local races by parish. This includes New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Shreveport metro areas.