In Louisiana, elections beget elections
Jeremy Alford
If you’re starting to think these elections are never going to end, that may be due to the fact that these elections never seem to end.
President Joe Biden claimed his seat last year, which in turn prompted the resignation of former Congressman Cedric Richmond, who is now working for the White House. The special election to replace Richmond concluded this past weekend with voters siding with Congressman-elect Troy Carter, who, as a result, will soon resign from his state Senate seat, which will require another special election.
Now there are three sitting state representatives (Gary Carter of New Orleans, Mack Cormier of Belle Chasse and Rodney Lyons of Harvey) and one former state senator (David Heitmeier of Algiers) who are considering running in the special Senate election to replace Carter. Should any three of the state representatives win, yet another special House election will need to be called this year by the legisl
Alford: In Louisiana, elections beget elections
If you’re starting to think these elections are never going to end, that may be because these elections never seem to end.
President Joe Biden claimed his seat last year, which in turn prompted the resignation of former Congressman Cedric Richmond, who is now working for the White House. The special election to replace Richmond concluded this past weekend with voters siding with Congressman-elect Troy Carter, who, as a result, will soon resign from his state Senate seat, which will require another special election.
Now there are three sitting state representatives (Gary Carter of New Orleans, Mack Cormier of Belle Chasse and Rodney Lyons of Harvey) and one former state senator (David Heitmeier of Algiers) who are considering running in the special Senate election to replace Carter. Should any three of the state representatives win, another special House election will need to be called this year by the legislative leadership.
Geyen, Morris narrowly retain Lake Charles City Council seats
Hardy keeps Vinton council seat Rodney Geyen and Mary Morris both retained their seats on the Lake Charles City Council in Saturday s runoff election. (Source: KPLC) By KPLC Digital Team | April 24, 2021 at 9:49 PM CDT - Updated April 24 at 9:49 PM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Rodney Geyen and Mary Morris narrowly retained their Lake Charles City Council seats in Saturdayâs runoff election.
Full results can be found HERE.
Morris (D) defeated Dianna Ross (D) in the runoff for the Lake Charles City Council District A seat with 51 percent of the vote (646 votes to 620). Morris was elected to the city council in 2013.
Council seats in Lake Charles, Vinton on Saturday s ballot kplctv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kplctv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Early Voting For April 23 Election Ends Saturday
Early voting is in progress for the Saturday, April 24 run-off election. Voters will decide between candidates running for Lake Charles City Council Districts A and C, and Vinton City Council. Your run-off polling locations may have changed for a variety of reasons, from hurricane damage to voters who ve been displaced needing access to cast their ballots. For more details on election dates and deadlines, click here.
Candidates in local run-offs include:
District A -
Paul Patin Jr. Independent
For more info about the candidates and positions being filled, click here. See what s on your ballot