2026 in Louisiana
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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Louisiana.
Incumbents
State government
- Governor: Jeff Landry (R)
Events
January
- January 30 – Eight inmates escape from the Riverbend Detention Center in Lake Providence. They are captured less than 24 hours later.[1][2]
- January 31 – Five people, including a 6-year-old, are wounded in a shooting at the Mardi Gras parade in Clinton.[3]
Scheduled
- November 3:
See also
References
- ^ "Louisiana authorities say they've captured all 8 inmates who escaped from a jail". The Associated Press. January 31, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ "Louisiana authorities launch search after 8 inmates escape from rural jail". The Associated Press. January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
- ^ "Shooting at Louisiana parade leaves 5 people wounded, including 6-year-old, sheriff says". Associated Press. January 31, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Robinson, Ian. "Tom Arceneaux, Shreveport incumbent mayor, officially announces his reelection bid for 2026". The Times. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ Merica, Kelly Mena,Dan (February 14, 2021). "Louisiana Republican Party censures Cassidy following vote to convict Trump | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
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