Lafayette, LA – Louisiana’s March 29 election results show overwhelming opposition to four proposed amendments to the state constitution, with voters decisively rejecting each measure. At least 64 percent of voters said “No” to all four amendments, with the most significant opposition directed at Amendment 2, which focused on the power of taxation.
The proposed changes, which aimed to alter various aspects of Louisiana’s governance, were met with resistance from a majority of the electorate. Amendment 2, in particular, which sought to create a new framework for taxation, garnered 65 percent opposition. The amendment was intended to provide citizens with greater economic opportunities and attract more people to the state, but the plan faced a significant setback at the ballot box.
In response to the election results, Governor Jeff Landry issued a statement on Saturday night, expressing disappointment but vowing to continue pushing for reforms. “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,” Landry said. “Unfortunately, Soros and far-left liberals poured millions into Louisiana with propaganda and outright lies about Amendment 2.”
While Landry acknowledged the difficulty of enacting change in a state resistant to such reforms, he remained optimistic about the future. “Although we are disappointed in tonight’s results, we do not see this as a failure,” Landry continued. “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.”
The Governor’s statement emphasized that the fight for tax reform and broader economic improvements in Louisiana was far from over. “This is not the end for us,” he declared. “We will continue to fight to make the generational changes for Louisiana to succeed.”
The election results highlight the deep divide within the state over the direction of its future, with many voters voicing concerns about the potential impact of the amendments. While the proposed changes were backed by some state leaders and business groups, they failed to gain enough traction among the general public.
As Governor Landry and other supporters of the amendments regroup, it remains to be seen what steps they will take next in their efforts to reshape Louisiana’s tax policies and economic landscape. Despite the setback, Landry’s message was clear: the pursuit of change would continue, undeterred by the latest election results.