Editors Note: Dixon McMakin is a Louisiana State Representative Representing District 68. Limited government does not mean neglecting government’s essential responsibilities. It means setting clear priorities, protecting taxpayer dollars, and doing the fundamentals well. Few responsibilities are more fundamental than ensuring our elections are secure, reliable, and worthy of the public’s confidence. Louisiana’s voting machines have served our state for more than 35 years. Tha

Editors Note: Dustin Yates is the Mayor of Louisianas newsest, and 5th largest city, St. George. In 2019, our community went to the polls to decide its future. With 54 percent of the vote, residents approved incorporating the City of St. George. That election set us on the path toward establishing our own city and building a government accountable to the people it serves. For us, the importance of elections is personal. Our city began with a decision made by voters. We know w