Four Democrats have officially qualified to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat to replace Cedric Richmond on the March 20th ballot. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter found it significant that he qualified for this race on the same day a new president was sworn in…
New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson also qualified she’s the former chairperson of the Louisiana Democratic Party and has served in the state legislature since 1999.
Cut 10 (07) “…has experience.”
Baton Rouge community activist and small business owner Gary Chambers, Jr and Jeanette Porter of New Orleans round out the democrats that have qualified so far. Mindy McConnell, a Libertarian from New Orleans, also joined the race. Qualifying ends on Friday.
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