Lafayette mayor-president responds to high voter turnout, new president

Former President Donald Trump is expected to become the 47th president of the United States after securing the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. Trump carried Louisiana, including Lafayette Parish, as citizens cast their votes Tuesday for president, vice president, congressional representatives and local races. Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet said on Wednesday that she looks forward to working with Trump and Acadiana's congressional delegation in the years ahead. "The strong voter turnout across our nation is a testament to the engagement and commitment of the American people," Boulet...