Overview
- Unofficial results show Martinez defeating Republican Brad Daigle 62% to 38%, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State.
- Under Louisiana’s all-candidate special primary, her majority avoids a runoff and decides the seat outright.
- The district backed President Trump 56% to 43% in 2024, making the outcome a roughly 37-point shift from the presidential result.
- Martinez was outspent by Republicans about 3-to-1 but emphasized affordability, infrastructure, and expanded health care access.
- She will fill the seat vacated by Democrat Chad Brown after his appointment by Gov. Jeff Landry and be sworn in once results are certified, as analysts tie the result to broader Democratic overperformance including Texas Senate District 9.