background-color: #6db24f; } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { text-align: center; [10], The seat became vacant on May 10, 2021, after Troy Carter (D) resigned his seat.[10]. There are three Democrats running tonight: State Reps Gary Carter Jr. and Mack Cormier, and Joanna Capiello-Leopold. Ballot measures, Who represents me? As of the 2020 Census, Louisiana state senators represented an average of 119,429 residents. Counties | All 39 seats in the Louisiana State Senate were up for election to four-year terms. font-style: italic; } for the purpose of assisting the chairman in any manner that will aid the work of the committee; under the direction of the President, or the Secretary } Welcome to your District 7 Senate Webpage. .cfheader { font-weight: 300; flex-direction: row; The Secretary advises the President, officers and members of the Senate on parliamentary procedures and the Senate rules. padding-bottom: 3px; } position: absolute; (9/21/2020), Emergency Election Vote Tabulation District: 3 Bouie, Joseph Listen Election officials have scheduled a special election for the District 7 seat in the Louisiana State Senate for July 10, 2021. The first year that the term limits enacted in 1995 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2007. .race_header.libertarian { 70131. Should the senate chair ever fall permanently vacant the senate president pro tempore presides until the election of a new president. By joining our advisory group, you can help us make GovTrack more useful and engaging to young voters like you. width: 100%; .votebox-results-cell--number { } Elections in 2023 | School districts | .results_row td:first-child { overflow-x: auto; and maintain security therein; and executes all process issued by authority of the Senate as he is directed to execute by the, Office of The Senate Parliamentarian, 1019 Periou Street Parks, LA 70582. padding-bottom: 5px; Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. See } padding-left: 8px; height: 100%; Louisiana. Louisiana Senate District 7 Results Thread. [4] Likewise, a full list of committee assignments (by member) can be found at the committee assignments page.[5]. About the chamber Members of the Louisiana State Senate serve four-year terms with term limits. } display: flex; (9/8/2020), 2020 1st Extraordinary Session Senate Veto Ballot Results color: #0645ad; .leg-hnt-flex-item { The primary is on June 12, and the filing deadline is on May 7. } Learn More [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. 70114. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation. } } margin-left: 5px; } The first senate president to succeed to the governorship was Henry S. Thibodaux, who succeeded to the position in 1824 after the resignation of Governor Thomas B. Robertson. (9/13/2021), Senate District 27 Proclamation 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. These lines are subject to veto by the governor. color: #0645ad; .votebox-results-metadata { These guidelines are non-binding; as such, the legislature may alter them at its discretion. } .leg-hnt-border-top { State and local courts | (6/10/2022), Appointees Confirmed by the Louisiana Senate Now what? .race_header.libertarian { font-size: 1.25em; float: left; .election_results_text { legislative instruments to be printed and distributed. font-weight: 100; font-size: 20px; font-size:1.0em; (12/30/2020), Senate President Cortez's Statement Re: Former State Senator Adam John Tassin, Jr., MD (01/21/2021), Senate President Cortez's Statement Re: Congressman-Elect Luke J. Letlow .leg-hnt-district-container { } 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. .race_footer { position: relative; (6/10/2021), Senate President Appointments All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. color: #888; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { font-size: 12px; .non_result_row div { (3/28/2022), Committee Attorney - Retirement Committee 1976 also saw Virginia Shehee become the first woman elected to the Louisiana State Senate.[6]. In addition it tries officials impeached by the House of Representatives and confirms or rejects officials nominated by the governor of Louisiana. Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. (6/09/2021), President Cortez makes Senate Committee Appointments. margin-right: 12px; DISTRICT INFORMATION. background-color: #003388; This practice had been applied to the state House Speakership for years. The first lieutenant governor to preside over the Senate was Trasimond Landry who served from 1846 until 1850. margin-top: 1em; } display: block; width: 100% !important; .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. padding: 0.5em 0; If youve visited a bill page on GovTrack.us recently, you may have noticed a new study guide tab located just below the bill title. Incumbent David Heitmeier (D) was unopposed in the October 22 blanket primary. color: #fff; Contact our sales team. width: 50px; Louisiana State Senate District 7 is represented by Gary Carter Jr. (D). President Pro Tempore Beth Mizell, Dist 12 Office of The President Pro Tempore, 1051 Main Street Franklinton, LA 70438 } [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. } Daniel Anderson is a managing editor at Ballotpedia. display: inline-block; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { During this time several senate presidents pro tempore became acting lieutenant governor due to the premature vacating of the office of lieutenant governor. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election no later than 10 days after the vacancy occurred. 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. column-width: 175px; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64036a82905d5').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); .cftotal { text-align: center; Senators serve six-year terms with staggered elections. font-size: 0.9em; A special general election was scheduled for July 10, 2021, but it was canceled when the seat was won outright in the primary. } In the event that the legislature is unable to approve state legislative district boundaries, the state supreme court must draw the lines. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } (9/28/2021), LA Legislative Sportsman's Caucus Recognizes the 49th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day The president is fifth in the line of succession to the governorship after the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, Senate Rule 3.7 for other responsibilities. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { If you teach United States government and would like to speak with us about bringing legislative data into your classroom, please reach out! [1] flex-direction: column; The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. } text-align: left !important; The president of the Louisiana State Senate is the presiding officer of the Louisiana State Senate and the highest-ranking state senator. (7/1/2022), Statement from President Cortez and Speaker Schexnayder 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. overflow-y: hidden; } } Senate Veto Ballot Results. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. @legis.la.gov Legislative Assistant: Brandy Pearce Representing Parishes: Caddo, DeSoto, and Sabine Corresponding Senate District(s): 31 and 38: BACKGROUND. } .leg-hnt-flex-column { 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. "[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. Senators. We are here to serve you and encourage you to share your ideas and suggestions. It has been represented by Republican Barrow Peacock since 2012. } The seat is open after Troy Carter was elected to the US House of Representatives in a special . display: table; .votebox { float: left; } font-weight: 300; Feb 21, 2023. border: 1px solid #999; text-align: center .leg-infobox-census-source { padding: 2px 0; break-inside: avoid-column; padding-left: 0; margin: 0; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #6db24f; 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 Gretna, Harvey and Woodmere. Year Elected: 2019 Eligible to serve through the 2028 . (7/12/2021), Veto Session Statement from Senate President Cortez .leg-hnt-title { All senators serve four-year terms and are assigned to multiple committees. margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; This means every candidate from every party will all be on one ballot. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { How to run for office | (01/21/2021), Emergency Election Vote Tabulation font-size: larger; The members of the Louisiana Senate believe that it is important that we make every effort to ensure the citizens of Louisiana are able to participate in the work of our state government and stay informed about important issues facing our state. Would you like to join our advisory group to work with us on the future of GovTrack? All representatives serve until the end of the current Congress on Jan 3, 2025. .inner_percentage.Democratic { padding-left: 8px; She is elected every four years following election of the President Pro Tempore. .percentage_number { } background-color: #f4f4f4; During the Civil War there were two lieutenant governors, one union, and one confederate, as there were two separate state governments. Please help us make GovTrack better address the needs of educators by joining our advisory group. This is a jungle primary in which a candidate will win if they get over 50%; if not, there will be a runoff on July 10th. } Elections Returns, Analysis and Projections, We have election results for just one race today, in Louisianas 7th State Senate District. padding: 0.5em; break-inside: avoid-column; .inner_percentage.Green { ", "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. Senate President Senator Patrick Page Cortez Office of The President, Louisiana State Capitol, P.O. On at least two occasions it was due to the ascension of the lieutenant governor to the governorship, in the case of the others it was because of the death, resignation or removal of the lieutenant governor. 171, Suite E . U.S. Congress | column-gap: 1em; column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { .indicate_scroll { width: 350px; color: #888; .leg-infobox-left-col { Each state in the United States elects two senators, regardless of the state's population. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. text-align: left !important; Representatives are also called congressmen/congresswomen. Public policy. top: -1px; } } The person elected to the seat serves for the remainder of the unexpired term. font-size: 12px; Louisiana elections use the Louisiana majority-vote system. .results_table { State Rep. Mack Cormier, came in with about 9% of the vote. position: relative; .leg-infobox pre { la.gov Legislative Assistant: Jennifer Gray Representing Parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines Corresponding Senate District(s): 7 and 8: BACKGROUND. Contact us at editor@ballotpedia.org. U.S. President | .results_row.winner { The presiding officer must determine the dates for the election along with all filing deadlines. Louisiana Census 2020 Self-Response Rate (October 5, 2020) Spanish - 2020 Census 101. . .leg-infobox-bold-text { Carter's three opponents all are from Plaquemines and focused their campaigns in part on their opposition to the Mid-Barataria Diversion, a $2 billion keystone of the state's coastal Master Plan that would cut a swath from the Mississippi River to Barataria Bay with the goal of building and nourishing about 27 miles of new wetlands from the flow of the river's sediment. 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. } [2], The district is located entirely within Louisiana's 4th congressional district, and overlaps with the 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th districts of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[4]. Louisiana is a state in the United States. Find your representative by entering your address: Democratic legislation would ban Donald Trump from entering Capitol Building again, Social Media Child Protection Act would ban children younger than 16 from platforms like TikTok, REAL House Act, Equal Voice Act would each increase number of House of Representatives members. Your input helps me to make the best decisions for the citizens of our district and for all of Louisiana. width: 90%; (12/1/2020), Louisiana State Legislature Calls Special Session 18:601, The legislative maps that both chambers passed during a special legislative session in February 2022 became law 20 days after their passage as Gov. display: block; } (Photo by Peter G. Forest). It is an honor to represent Shreveport-Bossier as a State Senator. overflow: hidden; } .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { } A special election primary is being held on June 12 for District 7 of the Louisiana State Senate. .leg-hnt-toggle-text { .votebox-covid-disclaimer { .inner_percentage.Libertarian { } She is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Senate and attorney for the Senate. text-align: left !important; width: 100%; } top: 0px; .race_footer { max-width: 75px; Youve cast your vote. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { max-width: 600px; 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. } The general election will occur on November 18, 2023. padding-left: 16px; Troy Carter. background-color: #003388; text-align: center; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { .results_table_container { width: 100% } } Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. .inner_percentage { Louisiana State Senate District 7 is represented by Gary Carter Jr. (D). Act 24 2011 1st E.S. width: 100% !important; Foster, Jr. to be senate president, the first Republican in over a century. margin: 0px 10px; } If no candidate wins a 50%+1 majority of the vote, the top two candidates move onto a July 10th general election. } A special primary election for Louisiana State Senate District 7 was called for June 12, 2021. If the president is ever absent the senate president pro tempore, who is also appointed by the governor, presides. (6/6/2022), 2022 1st E.S. The filing deadline for candidates was August 8, 2019. You are encouraged to reuse any material on this site. 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. The results have been certified. .leg-hnt-section-title { background-color: #ccf; display: inline; Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. align-items: center; 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. text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box; Beauvais resigned after only three months in 1830 to run in the special election to fill the post. box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 300; width: 35px !important; (SB 1 Enrolled) Senate District 8. For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. } } color: #fff; } border: 1px solid #999; Elections to the Senate occur every four years and senators are limited to three four-year terms (12 years). [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 She is the custodian of all records, proceedings and actions of the Senate. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. Louisiana's senators are: Senior Senator. overflow-y: hidden; } box-sizing: border-box; top: 2px; .leg-hnt-hide { font-size:1.2em; .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { Physical Address: 8857 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 . 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. .votebox-results-cell--number { I believe we can have a better Louisiana. The president of the Senate serves as the presiding officer and head of the senate. color: #f0a236; left: 0px; } The Secretary is elected by the members of the Senate in the same manner as the President. Louisiana's 7th State Senate district is one of 39 districts in the Louisiana State Senate. Governmental Relations 3810 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Telephone: 225-578-2111 Fax: 225-578-5524 align-items: stretch; .inner_percentage.Green { top: -9999px; clear: both; Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. District: 3 Bouie, Joseph District: 4 Harris, Jimmy District: 5 Vacant - District 5 District: 6 White, Mack "Bodi" District: 7 Carter, Gary District: 8 Connick, Patrick District: 9 Henry, Cameron District: 10 Talbot, Kirk District: [9], The state legislature has adopted guidelines for redistricting. She is elected every four years following election of the President Pro Tempore. top: -5px; 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. Campus and University Oversight Measures. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle64036a82905d5').addEventListener('click', event => { padding-right: 2px; Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. position: absolute; margin: 8px auto; padding-top: 8px; background-color: grey; } (SB 1 Enrolled) Senate District 8. The race is the latest in a series of contests spurred by U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond's move to leave Congress to work in President Joe Biden's administration, prompting a special election to fill his seat. Federal and statewide results in District 37, "State Senator Barrow Peacock - Republican District 37", "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap? Its an open protocol, which means it does not have an owner using the platform The Louisiana Senate is comprised of 39 . } Members of the Louisiana State Senate serve four-year terms with term limits. .indicate_scroll { Hello and welcome to my webpage for Senate District 22. height: 50px; padding: 2px; position: absolute; (1/19/2023), Senator President Page Cortez Announces New Committee Assignments text-align: center; text-align: left; .electionsectionheading { Box 94183 / 900 N. 3rd St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062 (225) 342-9990 (225) 342-0602 District Home Page . left: 0px; } .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { flex-direction: column; font-weight: 100; (05/13/2021), Louisiana State Senate Advances First Bill in Sales Tax Streamlining Package. display: block; 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. Senators serve six-year terms with staggered elections. and offices of the Senate and of its officers and employees; signs for messages and telegrams of absent members and is responsible for their prompt delivery; attends, position: relative; The primary is on June 12, and the filing deadline is on May 7. This is part of a new project to develop better tools for bringing real-time legislative data into the classroom. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 116,240 residents. .leg-infobox-block { (12/ 18/ 2020). margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; You have permission to edit this article. } height: 22px; In 2020, Republican Patrick Page Cortez was elected senate president when Alario retired due to term limits. }. font-size: 2em; It has been represented by Democrat Gary Carter Jr. since 2021. We have one race tonight - Louisiana State Senate District 7, which is vacant after Troy Carter was elected to Congress. } 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. (12/06/2021), Senate Legislative Services Employment Opportunity border: 1px solid #aaa; event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; Mar 3, 2023, This bill would be bad news for LeBron Jamess son Bronny James, who at age 14 accumulated more than 1 million Instagram followers in his Feb 22, 2023, Contrary to the Steve Martin and Queen Latifah film title, this legislation would be bringing up the House. In Louisiana, both congressional and state legislative districts are drawn by the state legislature. 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. 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: . [4], See sources: Louisiana Rev. .results_row.winner { } padding-left: 10px; Each state in the United States elects two senators, regardless of the states population. } background-color: #dac113; (01/21/2021), Legislative Youth Advisory Council Accepting Applications for 2021-2022 Membership .inner_percentage.Republican { Other responsibilities include authenticating the journal: maintaining the calendars of bills, resolutions, and joint resolutions to be taken up and acted upon by the Senate; and causing (04/28/2021), Legislative Leadership to Hold Press Conference on .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { letter-spacing: .04em; background-color: #334aab; height: 100%; Map of Louisiana State Senate Districts - February 2023 Home Atlas of Louisiana Politics Louisiana State Senate Districts Map Map of Louisiana State Senate Districts Democrat Republican + Leaflet | Zipdatamaps OpenStreetMap Contributors To Display this Map on Your Website Add the Following Code to your Page. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { background-color: #f9d334; background-color: #f9d334; height: 56px; } } The Sergeant at Arms is in attendance in the Senate Chamber while the Senate is in session; maintains order in the Senate Chamber and in the committee rooms } Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. max-width: 600px; .leg-hnt-leadership { The senate president is fifth in the gubernatorial line of succession. font-weight: bold; z-index:1; If a senator supports the governor's agenda the president may promote them to more powerful committees, or even appoint them chairman or vice chairmanships. width: 40%; This site uses cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. padding-bottom: 7px; color: #888; } flex-wrap: wrap; One factor that allows for this is that the Governor usually has support on both sides of the aisle when he first enters office so his appointees, including the senate president, are usually confirmed easily. (SB 1 Enrolled) Senate District 8 - Part. A voter enters a voting booth at the Woodmere Playground gymnasium in Marrero to cast ballots Nov. 3, 2020. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .leg-infobox-state-flag { } } As of the 2020 Census, Louisiana state senators represented an average of 119,429 residents. The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas. padding-bottom: 8px; Joanna Cappiello-Leopold, the wife of former state Rep. Chris Leopold, received 14% of the vote. LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; BOX 94062 (900 NORTH 3RD STREET) Baton Rouge, LA 70804; 225-342-6945; I believe if we make our principles more important than our politics and our faith, family and freedom the centerpiece of our future, we can have a state we can all be . margin-bottom: .75em; width: 150px; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. } display: block; padding-left: 2px; font-size: 90%; .leg-infobox-incumbent-image { margin: 0; .votebox { 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. .race_header.republican { Louisiana uses a jungle primary system. } State legislature | 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. (10/08/2021), Senate Legislative Services Staff Employment Opportunities .results_table_container { Office of the Secretary padding-bottom: 0px; Gary Carter Jr. wins Louisiana Senate District 7 seat to replace uncle U.S. Rep. background-color: green; vertical-align: middle; After the 2010 Census, each member represented 116,240 residents. } text-align: center; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { background-color: #6db24f; } display: block; width: 100%; } } line-height: 1.5em; event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; It has been represented by Democrat Gary Carter Jr. since 2021. table.census-table { If a senate seat falls vacant before the expiration f its term the senate president calls for an election, he sets the date, times, and places of voting. 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. } Troy Carter (D) won the election without appearing on the ballot. vertical-align: middle; width: 90%; "[8], How does redistricting in Louisiana work? .votebox_bp_logo { } .percentage_number { background-color: #003388; } } .leg-hnt-flex-row { From the end of the Reconstruction in 1877 until the appointment of John Hainkel in 2000, the senate chair was held by Democrats. margin: 0 5px; } #lalege", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Louisiana%27s_7th_State_Senate_district&oldid=1090469364, This page was last edited on 29 May 2022, at 17:47.

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