Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected four constitutional amendments backed by Republican lawmakers and Governor Jeff Landry. The proposed changes aimed to reform the legal system, update tax policies, hold violent juvenile offenders accountable, and improve judicial election processes. However, all four measures failed, with conservatives blaming outside influence for the defeat.
Amendment 2: Major Tax Reform Rejected
The most significant proposal, Amendment 2, sought to lower income taxes, expand deductions for seniors, cap government spending, and secure permanent teacher pay raises. Despite these benefits, over 185,000 voters rejected the measure, delivering a blow to conservative tax reforms.
Amendment 1: Legal Oversight Expansion Fails
Amendment 1 aimed to give the Louisiana Supreme Court more power to discipline unethical out-of-state lawyers. It also sought to let the legislature create specialized trial courts. Supporters saw it as a step toward legal integrity, but 65% of voters disagreed. Critics argued that the measure appeared to be a power grab.
Governor Landry Responds
Governor Landry expressed frustration, stating that misinformation led to the amendments’ failure. He emphasized that Amendment 2 could have lowered taxes, controlled government growth, and protected local tax dollars. Despite the defeat, he vowed to continue pushing for reforms that benefit Louisiana residents.
Amendment 3: Juvenile Justice Reform Fails
Amendment 3 would have allowed the state legislature to expand the list of felony crimes for which violent juvenile offenders could be tried as adults. Supporters saw it as a way to address crime. However, critics argued it focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. More than 207,000 voters rejected it.
Amendment 4: Judicial Election Changes Rejected
This amendment sought to speed up judicial vacancy elections by using the earliest available election date. Supporters said it would reduce delays and cut government costs. However, over 171,000 voters opposed it, marking another conservative loss.
Political Implications and Next Steps
These defeats add to a series of Republican setbacks. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries noted that voters rejected all four amendments in a state where Donald Trump won by a large margin in 2024.
In Pennsylvania, Democrats recently won a key Senate seat in a Republican stronghold. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court election could impact redistricting, abortion laws, and conservative policymaking. Republican leaders now stress the need for strong voter turnout in future elections to counter recent Democratic gains.
Listen up, Hakeem
— MAG🔫1775🇺🇸 (@Mar50cC5O) March 30, 2025
Those amendments didn’t fail because they were "extreme", they failed because Soros-backed outfits flooded Louisiana with dark money and disinformation campaigns.
You didn't "win" on principle, you bought confusion with globalist cash.
Louisiana didn’t flip…
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