10,000 + voters cast early ballots for New Orleans mayoral primary

10,585 voters cast early ballots, according to early releases from the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge.

More than 2000 ballots were cast in East Baton Rouge parish, the highest number of absentees. Other regional and racial breakdowns are forthcoming.

Nola.com: NewsFlash - More than 10,000 participate in New Orleans' early voting period