On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Local election results for Saturday, May 16, 2026, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Stephanie Bridges (Democrat) won with 50.4% of the vote.
Stephanie Bridges DemocratElected
50.4%39,793 votes
Richard Perque DemocratDefeated
49.6%39,159 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%
Stephanie Bridges
Richard Perque
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 55,322 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 23,630 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
78,952 votes cast; 32.9% of the 263,979 registered voters in the area turned out.
Judge, Civil District Court, Division N
Sheryl Howard (Democrat) won with 63.6% of the vote.
Sheryl Howard DemocratElected
63.6%49,836 votes
Elroy James DemocratDefeated
36.4%28,505 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%
Sheryl Howard
Elroy James
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 54,813 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 23,528 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
78,341 votes cast; 32.9% of the 263,979 registered voters in the area turned out.
Judge, Criminal District Court, Section J
John T. Fuller (Democrat) won with 65.1% of the vote.
John T. Fuller DemocratElected
65.1%51,125 votes
Andre Gaudin, Jr. DemocratDefeated
34.9%27,432 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%
John T. Fuller
Andre Gaudin, Jr.
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 55,111 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 23,446 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
78,557 votes cast; 32.9% of the 263,979 registered voters in the area turned out.
Statewide and federal races in Orleans Parish
U.S. Senator (Democratic primary)
No one got a majority, so "Jamie" Davis (Democrat) and Gary Crockett (Democrat) went to a runoff.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: "Jamie" Davis 40.7%, Gary Crockett 27.1%, Nicholas "Nick" Albares 32.2%.
"Jamie" Davis DemocratIn runoff
47.4%163,549 votes
Gary Crockett DemocratIn runoff
26.3%90,791 votes
Nicholas "Nick" Albares DemocratDefeated
26.2%90,498 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%
"Jamie" Davis
Gary Crockett
Nicholas "Nick" Albares
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 44,788 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 19,176 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
344,838 votes cast; 20.7% of the 1,884,538 registered voters in the area turned out.
U.S. Senator (Republican primary)
No one got a majority, so Julia Letlow (Republican) and John Fleming (Republican) went to a runoff.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Julia Letlow 23.1%, John Fleming 11.1%, "Bill" Cassidy 63.8%, Mark Spencer 2.0%.
Julia Letlow RepublicanIn runoff
44.8%179,903 votes
John Fleming RepublicanIn runoff
28.3%113,437 votes
"Bill" Cassidy RepublicanDefeated
24.8%99,496 votes
Mark Spencer RepublicanDefeated
2.1%8,338 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%
Julia Letlow
John Fleming
"Bill" Cassidy
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,362 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 3,449 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
401,174 votes cast; 21.7% of the 1,866,065 registered voters in the area turned out.
Associate Justice, Supreme Court, 1st District (Republican primary)
William "Billy" Burris (Republican) advanced to the general election.
This race covers 6 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: William "Billy" Burris 56.3%, Blair Downing Edwards 43.7%.
William "Billy" Burris RepublicanAdvances
57.7%39,490 votes
Blair Downing Edwards RepublicanDefeated
42.3%28,926 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%
William "Billy" Burris
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 95 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 31 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
68,416 votes cast; 22.7% of the 315,190 registered voters in the area turned out.
BESE, District 1 (Republican primary)
No one got a majority, so "Joseph" Cao (Republican) and Ellie Schroder (Republican) went to a runoff.
This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: "Joseph" Cao 63.0%, Ellie Schroder 22.5%, Michael Hollis 14.4%.
"Joseph" Cao RepublicanIn runoff
47.2%31,648 votes
Ellie Schroder RepublicanIn runoff
30.8%20,694 votes
Michael Hollis RepublicanDefeated
22.0%14,755 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%
"Joseph" Cao
Michael Hollis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,926 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 1,632 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
67,097 votes cast; 24.7% of the 293,060 registered voters in the area turned out.
PSC, District 1 (Republican primary)
No one got a majority, so John Young (Republican) and Stephanie Hilferty (Republican) went to a runoff.
This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: John Young 31.4%, Stephanie Hilferty 54.8%, Mark Wright 9.2%, Wallace "Wayne" Cooper II 2.2%.
John Young RepublicanIn runoff
31.2%29,801 votes
Stephanie Hilferty RepublicanIn runoff
27.8%26,500 votes
Mark Wright RepublicanDefeated
23.9%22,791 votes
Wallace "Wayne" Cooper II RepublicanDefeated
9.9%9,485 votes
"Big John" Mason RepublicanDefeated
7.1%6,819 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%
John Young
Stephanie Hilferty
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,228 votes cast at the polls in 40 precincts. The 1,370 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
95,396 votes cast; 23.6% of the 434,726 registered voters in the area turned out.
Shall the City of New Orleans be authorized to impose and collect an annual fee of up to $100 on each residential parcel of land and up to $200 on each commercial parcel of land for the first three years that the fee is collected, and up to $125 on each residential parcel of land and up to $225 on each commercial parcel of land for the next two years of collection on each parcel (excluding any parcel whose owner qualifies for the special assessment level provided by Article VII, Section 18(G)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana) located within the Castle Manor Improvement District ("District"), delineated by La. R.S. 33:9091.28(B) as the area bounded by Cerise Avenue, the south side of Chef Menteur Highway, Gawain Drive, and the north side of Dwyer Road canal, for five (5) years, beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2031, which fee (estimated to be $65,000 in the first year of collection) shall be set by the resolution of the District board of commissioners and used exclusively, subject to a 1% City collection fee, to promote and encourage beautification and security within the District and to promote the overall betterment of the District?
Yes
16.8%76 votes
NoDefeated
83.2%377 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 243 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 210 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
453 votes cast; 38.2% of the 1,211 registered voters in the area turned out.
Shall the City of New Orleans be authorized to renew the imposition and collection of an annual fee of up to $650 on each parcel of land (excluding any parcel whose owner qualifies for the special assessment level provided by Article VII, Section 18(G)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana) located within the Upper Hurstville Security District ("District"), delineated by La. R.S. 33:9091.6(B) as the area bounded by Exposition Boulevard, Prytania Street, Nashville Avenue, and Magazine Street, for eight (8) years, beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2034, which fee (estimated to be $222,750 in the first year of collection) shall be set by the resolution of the District board of commissioners and used exclusively, subject to a 1% City collection fee, to promote and encourage security within the District and to promote the overall betterment of the District?
YesApproved
69.3%221 votes
No
30.7%98 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 233 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 86 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
319 votes cast; 37.8% of the 897 registered voters in the area turned out.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
To authorize the addition or removal of positions in the unclassified state civil service by law
Passed: 21.6% voted yes and 78.4% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Yes 9.2%, No 90.8%.
What the ballot said
"Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified state civil service?" (Amends Article X, Section 2(B))
Yes
21.6%173,508 votes
NoDefeated
78.4%630,420 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 60,696 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 24,456 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
803,928 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 2
To grant St. George community school system the authority to operate a school system
Passed: 36.0% voted yes and 64.0% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Yes 16.4%, No 83.6%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to grant the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted parishes for purposes of Article VIII, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana, including purposes related to the minimum foundation program, funding for certain school books and instructional materials, and the raising of certain local revenues for the support of elementary and secondary schools? (Amends Article VIII, Section 13(D)(1))
Yes
36.0%287,643 votes
NoDefeated
64.0%511,861 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 60,209 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 24,418 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
799,504 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 3
To fund a teacher pay raise by paying down debt of the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana
Passed: 42.0% voted yes and 58.0% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Yes 28.8%, No 71.2%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to fund a $2,250 teacher pay raise and $1,125 support staff pay raise by utilizing the remaining savings from paying down the debt of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana with monies from certain constitutional funds? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 10.8(A)(1), (2), and (4), (B), and (C)(1); Adds Article VII, Section 10.17; Repeals Article VII, Sections 10(F)(4)(d), 10.1, 10.8(A)(3) and (C)(3), and 10.16(A)(9))
Yes
42.0%340,399 votes
NoDefeated
58.0%470,903 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 60,862 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 24,530 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
811,302 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 4
To provide authority for a parish to classify and authorize exemptions relative to ad valorem taxes
Passed: 33.9% voted yes and 66.1% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Yes 15.9%, No 84.1%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to allow a parish to reduce or exempt property tax on property held as business inventory and to provide for the classification of Public Service Property? (Amends Article VII, Sections 10.15(F)(1) and 18(A) and (B); Adds Article VII, Sections 20.1, 20.2, and 21(P))
Yes
33.9%272,540 votes
NoDefeated
66.1%530,878 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 60,217 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 24,475 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
803,418 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 5
To change the mandatory retirement age of judges from 70 to 75 years of age
Passed: 23.4% voted yes and 76.6% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Yes 16.2%, No 83.8%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to change the mandatory retirement age for judges from seventy to seventy-five, provided that a judge may continue to serve to complete a term of office? (Amends Article V, Section 23(B))
Yes
23.4%188,782 votes
NoDefeated
76.6%618,183 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
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 60,610 votes cast at the polls in 349 precincts. The 24,594 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
806,965 votes cast; 28.0% of the 2,966,014 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
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