Early voting begins this weekend

In a way it feels like the campaign has barely started. I mean we haven't even had one decent debate yet in the Governor's race. Ready or not, though, here it comes.

Hundreds of candidates across Louisiana — from those running for governor on down to candidates for the state Legislature and local offices — are alerting the public through old and new techniques that the week-long, early-voting period begins Saturday.

The effort is so important because as many as 20 percent of all voters will cast their ballots before Election Day, Oct. 24.

Here's the full list of statewide early voting locations.