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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

  • Early voting and absentee ballot requests are now closed.
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  • On election day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.

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Orleans Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 24, 2021, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Statewide and federal races in Orleans Parish

U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Troy A. Carter (Democrat) won with 55.2% of the vote.

This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Troy A. Carter 53.0%, Karen Carter Peterson 47.0%.

  • Troy A. Carter DemocratElected

    55.2% 48,513 votes

  • Karen Carter Peterson DemocratDefeated

    44.8% 39,297 votes

By precinct in Orleans Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Troy A. Carter
Karen Carter Peterson
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 32,046 votes cast at the polls in 305 precincts. The 13,583 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

87,810 votes cast; 16.8% of the 528,638 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

French Quarter Economic Development District Proposition

French Quarter Economic Development Dist., .245% S&U Tax Increase - CC - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 72.3% voted yes and 27.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall a .245% increase in the sales tax be levied within the boundaries of the French Quarter Economic Development District ("FQ EDD") to be collected on the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and storage for use or the consumption of tangible personal property and sales of services within the boundaries of the FQ EDD for a period of five years, beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2026 (an estimated $2.5 million reasonably expected at this time to be collected as a result of the levy per year) for the purpose of funding POST Certified supplemental police patrols and homeless assistance services, with the initial $2 million collected in any year dedicated to supplemental police patrols and any additional revenue to be divided between additional patrols and public safety programs (including homeless assistance), and administered by the French Quarter Management District for fiscal and operational oversight of the FQ EDD Trust Fund and services provided by such fund and subject to quarterly budget and expenditure reports to the City Council, to facilitate economic development within the FQ EDD?

  • YesApproved

    72.3% 506 votes

  • No

    27.7% 194 votes

By precinct in Orleans Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 575 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 125 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

700 votes cast; 21.9% of the 3,385 registered voters in the area turned out.

Turnout by precinct

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Share of registered voters in each precinct who voted at the polls on election day

  • 0% to 10%
  • 10% to 20%
  • 20% to 30%
  • 30% to 40%
  • 40% to 50%

Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.