(3/15/2022), Senior Budget Analyst Announcement This arrangement lasted until 1976. .votebox { District: 1 McCormick, Danny District: 2 Jenkins, Sam District: 3 Phelps, Tammy T. . Senate District Maps: House Seating Chart: Senate Seating Chart: House Members from 1812 to present: Senate Members from 1880 to present: Congressional Delegation: House Home Page: Senate Home Page: Senators: . Office of The Secretary of The Senate, State Capitol Building P.O. } position: absolute; .votebox_legend { if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64036a82905d5').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A primary election was held on October 24, 2015, with a general election held in districts where necessary on November 21, 2015. .election_results_text { She is elected every four years following election of the President Pro Tempore. [3] [4] Contents 1 Geography 2 Recent election results 2.1 2021 special 2.2 2019 2.3 2015 2.4 2011 2.5 Federal and statewide results in District 7 3 References Geography [ edit] We have one race tonight - Louisiana State Senate District 7, which is vacant after Troy Carter was elected to Congress. } The Secretary advises the President, officers and members of the Senate on parliamentary procedures and the Senate rules. } If a seat is vacated early during a term then it will be filled in a special election. (12/30/2020), Senate President Cortez's Statement Re: Former State Senator Adam John Tassin, Jr., MD column-width: 175px; } Mastodon is an alternative social media platform. color: #fff; max-width: 600px; } vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12px; padding:7px 8px 8px; top: -5px; padding-left: 10px; .inner_percentage.Green { } break-inside: avoid-column; Elections to the Senate occur every four years and senators are limited to three four-year terms (12 years). column-count: auto; padding-left: 16px; She is elected every four years following election of the President Pro Tempore. .inner_percentage { margin-bottom: 0px; letter-spacing: .03em; Basement Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062 (225) 342-6184 (225) 342-1140 The Secretary is elected by the members of the Senate in the same manner as the President. } GovTrack.us is not a government website. (225) 342-6184 (225) 342-1140. Joanna Cappiello-Leopold, the wife of former state Rep. Chris Leopold, received 14% of the vote. | } }. font-weight: bold; } overflow-y: hidden; At the next regular election for members of the legislature following legislative reapportionment, an elector may qualify as a candidate from any district created in whole or in part from a district existing prior to reapportionment if he was domiciled in that prior district for at least 1 year immediately preceding his qualification and was a resident of Louisiana for the 2 years preceding his qualification. position: absolute; } Senate District 7 includes parts of the West Bank of New Orleans, Jefferson and Plaqumines parishes, stretching along the Mississippi from Belle Chasse through Algiers Point to include portions of . | } } .leg-infobox-incumbent-image { } Box 94183 / 900 N. 3rd St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062, Office of The President Pro Tempore,1051 Main Street Franklinton, LA 70438, Office of The Sergeant at Arms, State Capitol BuildingP.O. } The primary was on October 12, 2019, and the general election was on November 16. display: flex; and state treasurer. (9/24/2021), President Cortez statement on death of the Honorable John D. Saunders (13/26/2020), 2020 2nd Extraordinary Session Senate Veto Ballot Results border: 1px solid #999; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? vertical-align: middle; Louisiana 's 7th State Senate district is one of 39 districts in the Louisiana State Senate. (12/ 18/ 2020). position: relative; padding-right: 2px; overflow-y: hidden; [12][13], Elections for the office of Louisiana State Senate consisted of a primary election on October 22, 2011, and a general election on November 19, 2011. background-color: #ccc; .leg-hnt-flex-row { } There were no incumbents in this race. padding: 2px 0; Troy Carter in the Louisiana state Senate is in flux. Although not mandated by law or the Louisiana Constitution, the governor usually chooses the president, who in turn is usually elected by a near-unanimous, if not unanimous, vote. There was a problem saving your notification. } } Louisiana Senate District 7 Results Thread. Box 94183 / 900 N. 3rd St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062 (225) 342-9990 (225) 342-0602 District Home Page . State Rep. Gary Carter Jr. will fill his uncle's state Senate seat after winning 60% of the vote Saturday in a race that pitted the New Orleans Democrat against three opponents from Plaquemines Parish. .leg-infobox-hide { If the president is ever absent the senate president pro tempore, who is also appointed by the governor, presides. [10], The seat became vacant on May 10, 2021, after Troy Carter (D) resigned his seat.[10]. You can find election results here once polls close at 8 p.m. (CDT), Filed Under: Results, Special Election- State Legislature Tagged With: 2021, Louisiana, New Orleans, Results, special elections, state senate, 2021 Decision Desk HQ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Thank you for joining the GovTrack Advisory Community! } display: block; font-weight: 300; text-align: center; (9/21/2020), Emergency Election Vote Tabulation (9/8/2020), 2020 1st Extraordinary Session Senate Veto Ballot Results font-size: 16px; State Rep. Mack Cormier, came in with about 9% of the vote. (04/28/2021), Legislative Leadership to Hold Press Conference on This is part of a new project to develop better tools for bringing real-time legislative data into the classroom.
.cftable { } border: 1px solid #999; } (8/5/2020), School Reopening Guidelines and Resources from the State Department of Education float: left; Act 24 2011 1st E.S. Louisiana State Senate District 7 is represented by Gary Carter Jr. (D). z-index:1; }, From 2003 to 2019, candidates for Louisiana State Senate District 7 raised a total of $1,845,989. font-size: larger; font-weight: bold; background-color: #ccf; The seat became vacant after Troy Carter (D) was elected to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District on April 24. The first lieutenant governor to preside over the Senate was Trasimond Landry who served from 1846 until 1850. Ballot measures, Who represents me? font-weight: 300; .results_row { margin-bottom: 0px; [3][4], District 7 covers much of southern New Orleans and parts of Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes, including all of Algiers and parts of Gretna, Terrytown, and Belle Chasse. .leg-hnt-flex-item { text-align: center; position: relative; overflow-y: auto; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { top: -1px; Foster, Jr. to be senate president, the first Republican in over a century. [3], District 37 is evenly split between Bossier and Caddo Parishes in Ark-La-Tex, including parts of southern Shreveport and Bossier City. padding:7px 8px 8px; text-align: left; font-size: 110%; ", "Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD", "2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result", "Since I've gotten a request for it, here are the numbers and data for each state senate district. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { padding-bottom: 3px; text-align: center border-collapse: collapse !important; .results_row td { (7/1/2022), Statement from President Cortez and Speaker Schexnayder font-weight: 300; position: absolute; top: 2px; (2/22/2022), Legislature to begin first day of redistricting session background: #4c4c4c; [5][6] After the legislature voted on the maps, Tyler Bridges wrote in The Advocate, "Without much fuss, the Republican-controlled Legislatureapproved new district boundaries for the state House and Senate that would maintain GOP legislative dominance for the next decade. It is my hope that you will use this website as a tool to stay up to date with the Louisiana State Senate including current news, issues, and events here at the State Capitol. overflow-x: auto; (6/09/2021), President Cortez makes Senate Committee Appointments. display: block; .votebox-results-metadata { margin-top: 5px; W elcome to the Louisiana Senate's official website. box-sizing: border-box; table.census-table { The new senate president, Jacques Dupr, became the new acting governor until he resigned in 1831 and was replaced by governor-elect Andr B. Roman. We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. font-weight: bold; (SB 1 Enrolled) Senate District 8. Visit us on Instagram, It would be the second place in D.C. that Donald Trump didnt visit, along with First Lady Melania Trumps separate White House bedroom. (1/19/2023), Senator President Page Cortez Announces New Committee Assignments color: #888; position: relative; } Year Elected: 2019 Eligible to serve through the 2028 . padding-bottom: 3px; @legis.la.gov Legislative Assistant: Brandy Pearce Representing Parishes: Caddo, DeSoto, and Sabine Corresponding Senate District(s): 31 and 38: BACKGROUND. The president gives the senators their committee assignment although the assignments are already predetermined by the governor and his office. margin-right: 10px; } The race features three Democrats, including state representatives Gary Carter Jr. and Mack Cormier, and one Republican. text-align: left !important; [4] Likewise, a full list of committee assignments (by member) can be found at the committee assignments page.[5]. .inner_percentage.Republican { Senate District Maps: House Seating Chart: Senate Seating Chart: House Members from 1812 to present: Senate Members from 1880 to present: Congressional Delegation: House Home Page: . Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. Troy Carter bested state Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, also a New Orleans Democrat, for that seat in April, leaving his seat in the state senate vacant. } } height: 56px; Carter, who is halfway through his second term in the state House of Representatives, argued during his campaign that he would be best positioned to bring state and federal resources to the district. height: 56px; column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; } .non_result_row { } } Louisiana is a state in the United States. text-align:center; Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $307,665 on average. align-items: center; All representatives serve until the end of the current Congress on Jan 3, 2025. font-weight: 100; font-size: 2em; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64036a82905d5').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50% of the vote. margin-top: 0px; color: #0645ad; United States. } .votebox-results-cell--check { LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; BOX 94062 . (7/12/2021), Veto Session Statement from Senate President Cortez In 1980 something that had not happened since the Reconstruction became a reality; a Republican governor was in office. .cfheader { justify-content: center; The President is elected by the members of the state senate. .cftable th { [3] Geography [ edit] We are here to serve you and encourage you to share your ideas and suggestions. width: 50px; font-size: 90%; The reinstatement of the elected senate presidency and the installation of a new constitution brought with it something Louisiana had not seen since the 1850s: a two-party system. width: 100%; The first elected Senate President under the new constitution was Michael H. O'Keefe Sr., an ally of Edwin Edwards, who was elected to his second term as governor in 1975. margin: 8px auto; Troy Carter (D) won the election without appearing on the ballot. (7/23/2021), Constitutionally Mandated Veto Session to Begin July 20 Year Elected: 2015 . LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; BOX 94062 (900 NORTH 3RD STREET) Baton Rouge, LA 70804; 225-342-6945; flex-direction: column; display: block; margin-bottom:16px; } Help us develop the tools to bring real-time legislative data into the classroom. left: 0px; background-color: green; } .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { 70072. background-color: #f4f4f4; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box; } .leg-infobox pre { letter-spacing: .04em; font-size: 12px; } All figures come from Follow the Money. .race_footer { Upon the petition of a majority of the members of the legislature the President along with the Speakers calls a special session. Senate; Governor's Office; LA Redistricting Representatives By District. overflow: hidden; .race_header.green { . .leg-hnt-section-title { break-inside: avoid-column; } vertical-align: middle !important; padding: 2px 0; [3] Contents 1 Geography 2 Recent election results 2.1 2019 2.2 2015 2.3 2011 2.4 Federal and statewide results in District 30 3 References margin-bottom: .75em; In 1976, with the implementation of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, the lieutenant governor assumed executive duties and the gavel once again passed to a senate-elected president. .non_result_row th { Contact us at editor@ballotpedia.org. For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. } If no candidate receives 50% in the first round of voting, when all candidates appear on the same ballot regardless of party, the top-two finishers advance to a runoff election. font-weight: 500; display: block; Louisiana State Representative (District 102) Gary Carter Jr. speaks during the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce's annual member policy meeting at the Hyatt-Regency Hotel in Downton New Orleans on Thursday, March 28, 2019. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; A special primary election for Louisiana State Senate District 7 was called for June 12, 2021. An election is required if there are six months or more left in the unexpired term. width: 60%; padding-top: 8px; color:white; width: 100% padding-bottom: 7px; } max-height: 580px; .leg-hnt-district-number { font-weight: 200; State and local courts | During this time most lieutenant governors were allies of the Governor, with notable exceptions. The primary is on June 12, and the filing deadline is on May 7. He was followed bypolitical novice Patricia "Patty" McCarty, who got 17% of the vote. The primary election was canceled. (10/08/2021), Senate Legislative Services Staff Employment Opportunities She is the custodian of all records, proceedings and actions of the Senate. Carter took a more moderate position on the diversion, saying that all alternatives need to be studied and efforts needed to be made to minimize the proposals impacts. height: 22px; }. font-style: italic; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Louisiana Senate Race 2022: Election Forecast, Ratings & Predictions Advertisement Louisiana's Senate seat Solid Republican Last updated April 1, 2022, 11:32 a.m. PDT Steve Shepard Chief. margin-top: 1em; [2], The district overlaps with Louisiana's 1st and 2nd congressional districts, and with the 85th, 87th, 102nd, and 105th districts of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[5]. In addition it tries officials impeached by the House of Representatives and confirms or rejects officials nominated by the governor of Louisiana . The filing deadline for candidates was August 8, 2019. } display: inline-block; max-height: 580px; Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. (9/28/2021), LA Legislative Sportsman's Caucus Recognizes the 49th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day See flex-wrap: wrap; .infobox caption { Unvouchered. .votebox-scroll-container { (6/6/2022), 2022 1st E.S. .outer_percentage { Louisiana has two senators in the United States Senate and six representatives in the United States House of Representatives. text-align: center; Source. font-weight: 200; width: 100%; max-width: 600px; display: flex; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { (7/16/2021), 2021 R.S. Democrat Royce Duplessis (District 5) and Republican Caleb Kleinpeter (District 17) elected in special elections to succeed Peterson and Ward, respectively, Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 06:23, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson announces resignation, cites depression and gambling addiction", "Rick Ward resigns as District 17 senator", "Longtime Northwest Louisiana Business and Community Leader, Virginia Shehee Dies at 91", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Louisiana_State_Senate&oldid=1142047262, Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, & Rural Development, Commerce, Consumer Protection, & International Affairs, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 06:23. } } .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, } } flex-direction: column; background-color: #dac113; display: inline; [1] .electionsectionheading { padding-bottom: 0px; After the 2010 Census, each member represented 116,240 residents. float: left; Representatives are also called congressmen/congresswomen. Daniel Anderson is a managing editor at Ballotpedia. } border-radius: 50%; Louisiana elections use the Louisiana majority-vote system. } .leg-infobox-flex-box-row { display: flex; } } .race_header.libertarian { } During legislative sessions the president can play a key role in the passage or rejection of legislation in the legislature, due to the office's prestige, power, and influence. width: 50px; max-width: 75px; } 100% remote. Federal and statewide results in District 37, "State Senator Barrow Peacock - Republican District 37", "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap? Leslie Ellison (D), Troy Carter (D), Jeff Arnold (D) and Roy Glapion (D) faced off in the October 24 blanket primary. However, Louisiana Dems have proven they can out-perform national numbers many times, and we'll be supporting any Democrat who comes out of tonight. } text-align: center; .race_header { } padding-top: 8px; A full list of the committees can be found at the senate committees page. .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { letter-spacing: .04em; Louisiana's 37th State Senate district is one of 39 districts in the Louisiana State Senate. Should the senate chair ever fall permanently vacant the senate president pro tempore presides until the election of a new president. Affiliation. padding-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 500; width: 275px; margin-bottom: 5px; One example of this is when Republican Governor Mike Foster chose Republican State Senator John J. Hainkel Jr. to serve as senate president even though the Democrats had a large majority. top: 0px; width: 100%; Federal courts | .results_row td:first-child { The Secretary is elected by the members of the Senate in the same manner as the President. } District 1Sharon Hewitt (R)100 Port Blvd., Suite 20Chalmette, LA 700432055 2nd St., Suite ASlidell, LA 70458Chalmette Phone: 504-278-6530Slidell Phone: 985-643-3600Fax: 985-646-6497e-mail: hewitts@legis.la.gov Represents parts of Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and Stat. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Louisiana State Legislature Home Laws Bills Sessions House Senate My Legis Current Members of the House Find Your Legislators Senate District Maps Choose one of the following methods to retrieve a Senate member's district map. display: inline-block; .leg-hnt-hide { position: relative; Office of The Secretary of The Senate, State Capitol Building Louisiana. } background-color: #dac113; padding-left: 2px; Its an open protocol, which means it does not have an owner using the platform In Louisiana, both congressional and state legislative districts are drawn by the state legislature. (7/1/2021), Appointees Confirmed by the Louisiana Senate } } display: inline-block; From the end of the Reconstruction in 1877 until the appointment of John Hainkel in 2000, the senate chair was held by Democrats. .leg-hnt-toggle-text { This site uses cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. margin-bottom: .75em; How to vote | color: #0645ad; background-color: #f4f4f4; When the seat was vacated the president pro tempore became acting lieutenant governor in accordance with the constitution, and on two occasions the president pro tempore became governor. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle64036a82905d5').addEventListener('click', event => { clear: both; } border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; (6/10/2022), Appointees Confirmed by the Louisiana Senate } .votebox_bp_logo { While this seat is safely Democratic (Biden+41.9), it's worth noting that Mack Cormier represents a district Trump won by 5.6 points, which could set up a tricky special election. Our mission is to empower every American with the tools to understand and impact Congress. Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. Louisiana State Senate District 7 is represented by Gary Carter Jr. (D). The seat is open after Troy Carter was elected to the US House of Representatives in a special election in the 2nd Congressional District back in April. padding-bottom: 7px; display: inline-block; The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. .infobox td { .percentage_number { Louisiana uses a jungle primary system. Senator Hewitt discusses the contents of a bill. 671 Hwy. District: 1 Hewitt, Sharon District: 2 Price, Edward J. display: table; width: 100%; In the event that the legislature is unable to approve state legislative district boundaries, the state supreme court must draw the lines. Of the 15 states, it is the only state where term limits were imposed by the state's legislators, rather than through the ballot initiative process. .election_results_text { Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. } It has been represented by Republican Barrow Peacock since 2012. Members of the Louisiana State Senate serve four-year terms with term limits. .leg-infobox-block { Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. margin: 5px auto; font-size: inherit; la.gov Legislative Assistant: Jennifer Gray Representing Parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines Corresponding Senate District(s): 7 and 8: BACKGROUND. display: none; P.O. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. Act 24 2011 1st E.S. We are here to serve you and encourage you to share your ideas and suggestions. .results_table_container { background-color: #db0000; 70058. padding-bottom: 8px; Campus and University Oversight Measures. .leg-hnt-leadership { The first year that the term limits enacted in 1995 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2007. Visit us at Ballotpedia.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. } } } font-size:1.0em; top: 0px; } Now what? } line-height: 1.5em; CDT. South. top: 2px; About the chamber Members of the Louisiana State Senate serve four-year terms with term limits. .non_result_row div { Act 24 2011 1st E.S. This site uses cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. [4], See sources: Louisiana Rev. box-sizing: border-box; .non_result_row { font-size:1.2em; In 2000, although still in the minority, Republican John Hainkel, who served as speaker of the House as a Democrat under Treen, was appointed by Republican Governor Murphy J. .leg-infobox-left-col { Troy Gainey (R) did not appear on the ballot. But the introduction of freshwater would also harm oysters, shrimp and dolphins in the area and has drawn opposition from the seafood industry. If no candidate receives 50% in the first round of voting, when all candidates appear on the same ballot regardless of party, the top-two finishers advance to a runoff election. Gary Carter Jr. won election outright against Patricia McCarty, Joanna Cappiello-Leopold, and Mack Cormier in the special primary for Louisiana State Senate District 7 on June 12, 2021. left: 0; The president is usually chosen from the majority party, even if it is not the governor's party, although this is not always the case. } Elections in 2023 | width: 35px !important; The project is aimed at helping to reverse a century of coastal erosion. } width: 350px; overflow-x: auto; The senate president is almost always an ally of the Governor, this allows the administration to pass their legislative agenda through easier and it allows them to kill opposition legislation easier too. background-color: #003388; P.O. These lines are subject to veto by the governor. Learn More We are also still on Instagram at @govtrack.us posting 60-second summary videos of legislation in Congress. text-align: center; .race_footer { } [1] If no candidate wins a 50%+1 majority of the vote, the top two candidates move onto a July 10th general election. (2/1/2022), LYAC Accepting Applications for 2022-2023 Membership Box 94062 (900 North Third Street) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062 . display: inline-block; The state House of Representatives approved it by a 82-21 vote with 68 Republicans, 12 Democrats, and two independents voting in favor and 20 Democrats and one independent voting against. } width: 100%; Each state in the United States elects two senators, regardless of the state's population. [3] Contents 1 Geography 2 Recent election results 2.1 2019 2.2 2015 2.3 2011 2.4 Federal and statewide results in District 37 3 References Geography [ edit] height: 22px; margin: 8px auto; Senate Rule 3.7 for other responsibilities. (04/12/2021), Senate Promulgation on IEB Scope Change Item I appreciate your interest and I hope you will find the information on this page useful. Which cookies and scripts are used and how they impact your visit is specified on the left. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 116,240 residents. It is an honor and my privilege to serve as Louisiana Senate President. font-style: italic; .leg-infobox-census-source { font-weight: 300; .votebox-results-cell--number { (6/10/2021), Senate President Appointments . background-color: grey; } [11] The president has the power to rule on points of order recognize senators so they may speak and control the flow of legislation through the senate. float: right; .inner_percentage.Democratic { Beauvais resigned after only three months in 1830 to run in the special election to fill the post. Under the Louisiana primary system, all candidates appeared on the same ballot, regardless of party. text-align: center; font-size: small; State legislature candidate requirements by state, How vacancies are filled in state legislatures, Redistricting in Louisiana after the 2020 census, Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2021. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. column-gap: 1em; position: absolute; legislative instruments to be printed and distributed. font-size: 1.25em; (SB 1 Enrolled) Senate District 8 - Part. font-size: 1.25em; } A voter enters a voting booth at the Woodmere Playground gymnasium in Marrero to cast ballots Nov. 3, 2020. } It has been represented by Democrat Gregory Tarver since 2012, following his defeat of incumbent fellow Democrat Lydia P. Jackson. The District covers parts of Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines Parishes, including the Algiers neighborhood in New Orleans. .votebox_legend { margin-right: 12px; Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. } } .inner_percentage.Democratic { "[7], Edwards announced on March 9, 2022, that he would not act on the legislative boundaries, releasing a statement that said, in part, "While neither the congressional or legislative maps passed by Louisianas Legislature do anything to increase the number of districts where minority voters can elect candidates of their choosing, I do not believe the Legislature has the ability to draw new state House and Senate maps during this upcoming legislative session without the process halting the important work of the state of Louisiana. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { } .results_table { vertical-align: top; #lagov", "My numbers for #LAGov by State Senate seat. As of the 2020 Census, Louisiana state senators represented an average of 119,429 residents.
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