SUMMARY: Early voting in Louisiana begins today for the November presidential election, with voters able to request an absentee ballot until November 1st. Absentee ballots must be mailed by November 4th. Election Day is scheduled for November 5th. Fox4 is seeking to engage with voters during this election period.

NBC 10 News Today: Louisiana Voting Starts Today

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SUMMARY: A father is grieving for his one-year-old son, Jariah Johnson, who was killed by his babysitter’s dogs. Family and friends gathered for his visitation. Jariah’s father, Julian Johnson, seeks answers from Heather Rodriguez, the babysitter who left Jariah at home with her 13-year-old child during the incident. Rodriguez faces multiple charges related to child endangerment. In a related case, a judge ruled for the euthanasia of the dogs involved. Meanwhile, searches for missing persons continue in Bear County with no leads found for Suzanne Simpson. Authorities also seek help in locating missing teen Frankie Alexander Selenas.

The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. presidential election is determined by the Electoral College, as established in Article 2 of the Constitution, not by the national popular vote. There are 538 electors, with a candidate needing 270 to win. Each state‘s electors correspond to its Congressional delegation size; for example, Louisiana has eight electors. Political parties nominate slates of electors, who usually support their candidate. On Election Day, votes determine both the presidential candidate and the electors. Most states award all electoral votes to the popular vote winner. Official voting by electors occurs in mid-December, followed by reporting to Congress.

In your Ballot Box Breakdown: a basic refresher on the electoral college, as we inch closer to election day.

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