Slow down the con-con train

Gov. Jeff Landry addresses the Louisiana Legislature at the start of its special session on redistricting and election matters Jan. 15, 2024, at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge Gov. Jeff Landry is pushing for a closed primary election system in Louisiana. (Michael Johnson/The Advocate, Pool) This weekend marks 50 years since Louisiana voters ratified the 1974 state constitution. If Gov. Jeff Landry and his financial backers have their way, it might also be the last time we can celebrate the anniversary of our state’s foundational charter. With three whole...