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ALERT: Louisiana Bikers

The special election date is set for LA House District 63 in Baton Rouge. Candidates must qualify from March 24 to 26. The special election will take place May 1, with a run-off on May 29 if needed.

This vacancy came up when former the State Representative passed away earlier this month. Here's an article about the upcoming race from the local Fox affiliate in New Orleans:

May election to fill vacant House seat
A special election to fill a Baton Rouge-based seat in the state House of Representatives will be held in May...

This election is important for Louisiana bikers because the former incumbent voted against helmet law repeal. Here's a big fat chance to change that, right on a silver platter.

No candidates have announced their intentions yet, but they certainly will as the special election unfolds. When that happens, it will be very important to find out where they stand on helmet laws. That's where you can become part of the solution - eyes and ears are always needed!

In the mean time, I've updated the list of Louisiana Races on the  ELECTIONS  page at RIDE2REPEAL.COM. And I'll update it as fast as anyone sends me info. That way it will be very easy for all interested biker activists to get involved.

Being a special election, turnout will be low, and the race could easily go either way ... depending on which candidate has the best volunteers, of course. But regardless of outcome, there is no better time to lobby legislators than while they're still candidates.

Will Louisiana bikers be a factor in who wins this race?

- RIDE2REPEAL@gmail.com