Voting is underway in the Louisiana open primary on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Below are the results from each key race.
FULL RESULTS | U.S. SENATE | PSC DISTRICT 1 | AMENDMENTS | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5 | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6 | ST. TAMMANY SHERIFF | PLAQUEMINES PARISH PRESIDENT | BOGLAUSA MAYOR | ORLEANS PARISH | JEFFERSON PARISH | ST. TAMMANY PARISH | WASHINGTON PARISH | TANGIPAHOA PARISH | ST. JOHN PARISH | ST. JAMES PARISH | ST. BERNARD PARISH | PLAQUEMINES PARISH | ST. CHARLES PARISH | TERREBONNE PARISH | LAFOURCHE PARISH |
U.S. Senator:
Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who is giving up her seat with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, will face farmer and Democratic candidate Jamie Davis on the ballot.
Jamie Davis is from Waterproof, Louisiana.
Letlow served in Congress for 2 1/2 terms after taking what would have been her husband’s position in the 5th Congressional District.
Luke Letlow died in December 2020 after winning the runoff for the 5th Congressional District. He died days later from COVID-19.
He was never sworn into office before his death.
A special election was called, and in the spring of 2021 Julia Letlow won in a landslide, taking the place of outgoing Congressman Ralph Abraham.
Public Service Commissioner District 1:
The Public Service Commissioner District 1 race is arguably one of the most important races on the May 16 ballot.
A public service commissioner regulates utilities for residents, such as power, phone lines, water, and gas.
The commissioner fights for residents to have fair prices for their utilities. Their decisions likely affect residents’ monthly budgets the most.
Commissioners only answer to the voters who elect them.
The position is currently held by term-limited Republican Eric Skrmetta. His term ends on Dec. 31.
This district covers parts of New Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, and surrounding parishes.
Many of these areas have been hit hard by hurricane damage in recent years, as well as rising utility costs.
Those on the ballot include Democrat Connie Norris, “No Party” candidate Christopher “Chris” Justin, and Rep. Stephanie Hilferty.
U.S. Rep. 1st Congressional District:
Residents living in the 1st Congressional District will elect their U.S. House representative on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Those on the ballot include incumbent Republican Steve Scalise, Republican Randall Arrington, Democrat Lauren Jewett, and “No Party” candidate E. “Liddy” Glass.
Scalise is the frontrunner in the race, having held the position since 2008.
If elected again, Scalise would enter a tenth term in the position.
If no one candidate receives 50% of the vote, a runoff would be scheduled in December.
The 1st Congressional District covers 10 parishes in Southeast Louisiana, stretching from the Northshore to New Orleans Metro, and into parts of the Bayou and River Parishes.
U.S. Rep. 2nd Congressional District:
Residents living in the 2nd Congressional District will elect their U.S. House representative on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Those on the ballot include incumbent Rep. Troy Carter, a Democrat, Republican Peter Williams, Libertarian Lisa B. Ally, and two “No Party” candidates, Walker “Rocky” Beach and Renada “Honey” Collins.
Carter has held the position for three terms. If elected, he’d enter a fourth term in the position.
If no one candidate receives 50 percent of the vote, a runoff would be scheduled in December.
The 2nd Congressional District stretches from New Orleans up to Baton Rouge and the River Parishes.
U.S. Rep. 3rd Congressional District:
Residents living in the 3rd Congressional District will elect their U.S. House representative on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Those on the ballot include incumbent “Clay” Higgins, Republican “Kate” Cotten, Democrats John Day, Priscilla Gonzales, and Caleb “With a C” Walker, and “No Party” candidate Tia LeBrun.
Higgins has held the position since 2016 and has served five terms.
He first made national headlines in southwest Louisiana as a sheriff’s department captain who made anti-crime videos urging criminals to turn themselves in, earning him the nickname of “Cajun John Wayne.”
If elected, Higgins will enter a sixth term in the position.
If no one candidate receives 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held in December.
The 3rd Congressional District covers Acadiana and Southwest Louisiana, as well as portions of Terrebonne Parish.
U.S. Rep. 5th Congressional District:
There are several people running to fill Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s seat in the 5th Congressional District.
Letlow left her position after two and a half terms to run for U.S. Senate with President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
This election will likely head to a runoff in December due to the number of candidates on the ballot.
Those running include Republicans Stewart Cathey, Misti Cordell, Oscar “Omar” Dantzler, Michael Echols, “Gabe” Firment, Austin Magee, and Democrats Dan McKay, Patricia “Pat” Moore, and Antonio Wilson.
This district covers 22 parishes, including parts of Tangipahoa Parish and Washington Parish in Southeast Louisiana.
U.S. Rep. 6th Congressional District:
There are 10 candidates running for the newly redrawn U.S. 6th Congressional District.
The position was formerly held by U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, who has since launched a campaign for Louisiana Senate District 14.
The district was redrawn in the spring and is now a majority-white district.
Those on the ballot include Republicans Monique Appeaning, Larry Davis III, “Rick” Edmonds, Michael Mebruer, Blake Miguez, and Stephen Wagley. Democrats on the ballot include Chauna Banks, Patrick “Pat” Forbes, and Lindsay “Rubia” Garcia.
Rufus Craig is also on the ballot for the Libertarian Party.
This election will more than likely result in a December runoff.
The 6th Congressional District covers Baton Rouge, parts of the River Parishes, and stretches into Shreveport.
St. Tammany Parish sheriff:
After former Sheriff Randy Smith stepped down following a guilty plea in an assault case, four candidates are vying to fill the position.
Smith pleaded guilty to a second-degree battery charge and a misdemeanor charge after he attacked a man inside a Covington restaurant.
He was given two years plus 90 days for the misdemeanor and will be on probation and required to complete a specialty program.
Four candidates are looking to take over the department, including former Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges, former U.S. Marshal Scott Illing, former STPSO officer David Maki, and former Interim Slidell Police Chief Daniel Seuzeneau.
Hodges, Iling, and Seuzeneau are running as Republicans, and Maki is running on the “No Party” ticket.
If no one candidate secures 50% of the vote, a runoff will be on the December ballot.
Plaquemines Parish President:
Plaquemines Parish residents will elect a parish president on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Those running include incumbent Keith Hinkley, Republican Benedict “Benny” Rousselle, Democrat Burghart H. Turner, and two “No Party” candidates, including Sharon Brana Lincoln and Kenneth “Kenny” Woods.
Hinkley has held the position since 2023 after he won a runoff election in 2022. He succeeded former Parish President Kirk Lepine.
If elected, Hinkley would enter his second term in office.
If no one candidate gets 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held in December.
Bogalusa Mayor:
Residents in Bogalusa will be electing their mayor and council members on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Those running include incumbent Tyrin Truong, Democrat Wendy Williams Dupont, Republican Lori Simpson-Taylor, and “No Party” candidate Michael Corey O’Ree.
Truong is currently facing criminal charges after he was indicted and accused of malfeasance in office, public intimidation, and theft.
Truong is accused of intentionally performing his duties as mayor in an unlawful manner, and permitting other employees to do the same, according to the indictment.
His arraignment is scheduled just days after the Nov. 3 election.
This comes as Bogalusa has struggled with finances. The state put in place a fiscal administrator in 2025.
If no one candidate secures 50% of the vote, a runoff will be on the December ballot.
Amendments:
Amendment 1:
Property tax exemption transfer for disabled veteran’s spouse
“Do you support an amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability, who receives the additional property tax exemption, to make a one-time transfer of the additional property tax exemption to a subsequent qualifying property?”
A vote yes:
Allow the spouse of a disabled veteran who was eligible for a special, higher property tax exemption to move to a different home and keep the exemption after the veteran’s death, in a one-time transfer.
A vote no:
Keep the requirement that the spouse of a disabled veteran who was eligible for a special property tax exemption must live in the same home after the veteran’s death to continue receiving the exemption.
Amendment 2:
Local authority over property taxes
“Do you support an amendment to allow a local taxing authority to continue to levy a lower millage rate without losing its ability to adjust to the maximum authorized millage rate from a prior year’s reassessment?”
A vote yes:
Give local taxing authorities more flexibility and time to decide if they want to charge the maximum property tax rate available to them or maintain a lower rate.
A vote no:
Give local taxing authorities more flexibility and time to decide if they want to charge the maximum property tax rate available to them or maintain a lower rate
Amendment 3:
Post-conviction bail for certain offenders
“Do you support an amendment to prohibit a defendant from being released on any post-conviction bail if the defendant is convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor child?”
A vote yes:
Prohibit bail for people convicted of certain aggravated offenses against children under state law.
A vote no:
Retain provisions allowing people convicted of certain aggravated offenses against children under state law to receive bail.
Amendment 4:
Term limits for governors
“Do you support an amendment to prohibit a person who has served more than one and one-half terms as governor from being elected as governor for any future term?”
A vote yes:
Limit anyone elected Louisiana governor to two four-year terms in a lifetime, rather than two consecutive terms.
A vote no:
Retain the current system that limits elected Louisiana governors to two consecutive terms, allowing them to run again after time away from the office.
Amendment 5:
Retirement Debt Payments
“Do you support an amendment to authorize a state retirement system to apply any nonrecurring state monies it receives to any of its unfunded accrued liabilities rather than requiring application to its oldest unfunded accrued liability?”
A vote yes:
Give the Louisiana Legislature and the state retirement systems the authority to determine the order in which surplus dollars will be applied to retirement debt.
A vote no:
Retain rules that require the Louisiana Legislature and the state retirement systems to use surplus dollars to pay the oldest retirement debt first.
Amendment 6:
Property tax exemptions for the elderly
“Do you support an amendment to authorize parishes and municipalities to extend an additional property tax exemption for property subject to the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a person who is at least sixty-five years of age and who qualifies for the special assessment level?”
A vote yes:
Allow parishes and municipalities to increase the property tax exemption available to certain elderly homeowners in Louisiana as they age from 65 to 81.
A vote no:
Retain the current statewide property tax exemptions available to homeowners who are 65 and older.
Amendment 7:
Public spending on drinking water
“Do you support an amendment to allow for the use of public funds by a political subdivision for the purpose of identifying, inventorying, removing or replacing drinking water utility service lines made of or affected by materials as specified or prescribed by the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, promulgated October 30, 2024, or subsequent promulgation, on property owned by utility customers?”
A vote yes:
Ensure that public funds can be spent on identification and replacement of lead-based drinking water lines that run from public property to a person’s home.
A vote no:
Retain existing provisions that limit the use of public funds on private property and maintain the current exceptions already allowed.
Amendment 8:
Expropriation of property by foreign adversaries
“Do you support an amendment to prohibit expropriation of property by a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary?”
A vote yes:
Prohibit private companies connected to countries deemed a “foreign adversary” from expropriating private property.
A vote no:
Retain current rules governing expropriation of private property.
Amendment 9:
Expansion of property tax freeze
“Do you support an amendment to increase the maximum amount of income a person may receive and still qualify for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption?”
A vote yes:
Allow homeowners with incomes up to $150,000 to qualify for a property tax assessment freeze.
A vote no:
Keep the current $100,000 income threshold for a property tax assessment freeze.
Amendment 10:
Tax exemptions for rehabilitated property
“Do you support an amendment to allow property tax exemptions for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated, and to require the legislature to enact laws providing for administration of these exemptions?”
A vote yes:
Create an optional program that allows parishes to provide property tax exemptions for rehabilitated property that had once been blighted or derelict.
A vote no:
Maintain current property tax exemptions, which don’t include authorization for parishes to create a new tax break for rehabilitated properties.
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