Another Blow for Republicans: Louisiana Voters Reject All Four GOP-Backed Constitutional Amendments
Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected all four constitutional amendments championed by Republican lawmakers and backed by Governor Jeff Landry.
The amendments, which ranged from cracking down on unethical out-of-state lawyers, modernizing the tax code, holding violent juvenile offenders accountable, and streamlining judicial elections, were defeated at the ballot box in what conservatives are calling a “Soros-fueled sabotage” of Louisiana’s future.
Amendment 1: Protecting Louisiana’s Legal Integrity — Rejected by Over 190,000 Votes
Amendment No. 1 aimed to expand the Louisiana Supreme Court’s authority to discipline unethical out-of-state lawyers and grant the legislature power to create specialized trial courts. Supporters argued it was a necessary step to maintain legal integrity and flexibility in a changing world.
But voters saw it differently, with 65% rejecting the measure, according to WDSU.
Opponents twisted the language, misleading voters into believing it was a power grab, when in fact it was a step toward integrity and accountability in Louisiana’s legal system.
Amendment 2: The Biggest Missed Opportunity — Rejected by Over 185,000 Votes
The crown jewel of the reform package — Amendment 2 — was designed to bring real tax relief to working Louisianians, seniors, and teachers.
It aimed to lower income taxes, expand deductions for seniors, limit bloated government growth, and provide permanent teacher pay raises.
But despite these clear benefits, the amendment was buried under a mountain of left-wing disinformation, bankrolled by out-of-state activists with deep ties to George Soros.
Gov. Landry releases the following statement:
“Amendment 2 was a chance to permanently lower the maximum state income tax rate, double the tax deductions for residents over the age of 65, create a government growth limit, provide a permanent pay raise for teachers and school staff, maintain the homestead exemption and protect religious organizations, keep more tax dollars in local communities, allow for the elimination of inventory tax, and protect against special interest tax breaks.
“The primary goal of Amendment 2 was to create a better opportunity for our citizens. To work towards inviting people into our State rather than have them leave.
Unfortunately, Soros and far-left liberals poured millions into Louisiana with propaganda and outright lies about Amendment 2,” said Governor Landry. “Although we are disappointed in tonight’s results, we do not see this as a failure.
We realize how hard positive change can be to implement in a State that is conditioned for failure. We will continue working to give our citizens more opportunities to keep more of their hard-earned money and provide a better future for Louisianians.
This is not the end for us, and we will continue to fight to make the generational changes for Louisiana to succeed.”
Amendment 3: Justice Denied for Crime Victims — Rejected by Over 207,000 Votes
Perhaps the most tragic defeat came with Amendment 3, which would’ve given the state legislature greater authority to expand the list of felony crimes for which violent juvenile offenders could be tried as adults. As crime continues to plague American cities, this common-sense measure would have protected communities and held the worst offenders accountable.
Instead, voters — influenced by progressive talking points — sided with leniency over law and order.
Amendment 4: Common Sense on Judicial Elections — Rejected by Over 171,000 Votes
Amendment 4 would have allowed the use of the earliest available election date to fill judicial vacancies, reducing unnecessary delays and government waste.
Hakeem Jeffries wrote on X, “There were four Republican-backed extreme constitutional amendments on the ballot in Louisiana yesterday. The voters REJECTED them all (in a state Trump won by 22 points in November). Keep the pressure on.”
Listen up, Hakeem
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…— MAG1775 (@Mar50cC5O) March 30, 2025
The loss marks yet another blow to conservatives in a state where Trump dominated with 60% of the vote in the last election. It’s the second Republican defeat in just a week.
Just days ago, Democrats pulled off a shocking win in Pennsylvania’s 36th Senate District—a solidly red stronghold where Trump led by 15 points in 2024 and Republicans enjoy a hefty R+23 edge in voter registration.
Meanwhile, Wisconsin voters will face a crucial decision that will shape the state’s judicial landscape for years to come.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election pits conservative stalwart Judge Brad Schimel against far-left Judge Susan Crawford.
If a liberal majority is maintained, Democrats will have the opportunity to gerrymander congressional districts, eliminate all abortion restrictions, and block any conservative legislation passed by a future Republican-controlled state legislature.
Republicans must turn out at the polls.
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