Overview
- Ed Murray is projected to capture House District 97 with 52 percent of the vote over Eugene Green’s 48 percent.
- Senate District 3 moves to a March 14 runoff between Sidney Barthelemy II, who led with 44 percent, and Kenn Barnes, who received 22 percent.
- House District 100 heads to a March 14 runoff featuring Kenya Rounds with 33 percent against Dana Henry with 30 percent.
- The open Senate District 3 seat follows Joe Bouie’s move to lead Southern University of New Orleans, while House Districts 97 and 100 opened after Matthew Willard and Jason Hughes joined the New Orleans City Council.
- Candidates across the races highlighted homeowner insurance costs and broader affordability concerns as top priorities in the New Orleans East, Gentilly, and nearby neighborhoods.