## Louisiana New Voter Registration Lags Behind Past Elections **
**Louisiana's new voter registration numbers are lagging behind those of past elections, according to the Secretary of State's office. As of July 1, 2023, there were 3.1 million registered voters in Louisiana, a decrease of 1.2% from the same time in 2022. This is the first time in at least a decade that new voter registration has declined in Louisiana. **
**The decline in new voter registration is particularly pronounced among young people. In 2022, 18- to 24-year-olds accounted for 12% of new voter registrations. In 2023, that number has dropped to just 8%. **
**There are a number of factors that could be contributing to the decline in new voter registration, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made it more difficult for people to register to vote in person. The pandemic has also led to a decline in civic engagement, which could be discouraging people from registering to vote.
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