Louisiana 's 39th State Senate district is one of 39 districts in the Louisiana State Senate. (7/1/2021), Appointees Confirmed by the Louisiana Senate Louisiana's Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) Make it to Final Round of Invent2Prevent Competition in D.C. } It has been represented by Republican Barrow Peacock since 2012. text-align: left; justify-content: center; text-align: center; In 2020, Republican Patrick Page Cortez was elected senate president when Alario retired due to term limits. margin-top: 0px; Incumbent David Heitmeier (D) was unopposed in the October 22 blanket primary. There is no such practice that applies to congressional districts. 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 For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { padding-top: 8px; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { padding-left: 10px; } .votebox_legend { display: block; If a seat is vacated early during a term then it will be filled in a special election. I believe we can have a better Louisiana. 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. Contact us at editor@ballotpedia.org. See 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. Senators must be a qualified elector (registered voter), be at least eighteen years of age, be domiciled in their district for at least one year, and must have been a resident of the state for at least two years. 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. In Louisiana, both congressional and state legislative districts are drawn by the state legislature. School districts | } } Custodian of Senate RecordsState Capitol Building | Post Office Box 94183, Room B-231 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804, Office of The President,Louisiana State Capitol, P.O. You have permission to edit this article. width: 90%; .votebox-results-metadata-p { text-align: center; (04/12/2021), Senate Promulgation on IEB Scope Change Item 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. margin: 0; We love educating Americans about how their government works too! (3/15/2022), Senior Budget Analyst Announcement } } width: 100%; Apply today! Year Elected: 2015 . } text-align: center; padding: 2px 0; Troy Carter in the Louisiana state Senate is in flux. .leg-infobox-hide { max-height: 580px; .votebox_bp_logo { The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas. margin: 0px 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1em; font-weight: 300; max-width: 75px;

. border: 1px solid #aaa; After the 2010 Census, each member represented 116,240 residents. } .votebox-results-metadata-p { font-weight: 300; color: #888; z-index:1; Members of the Louisiana State Senate serve four-year terms with term limits. padding-bottom: 8px; [1] }, From 2003 to 2019, candidates for Louisiana State Senate District 7 raised a total of $1,845,989. Two vie for Algiers-centered District 102 state rep seat to replace Gary Carter Jr. 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. color: #6db24f; if designated by the President, oversees the physical arrangement of the Senate Chamber, the committee rooms, and offices of the Senate and of its officers, vertical-align: middle; 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. The Senate convenes for sixty legislative days in general session in even-numbered years, and for forty-five days in appropriations session in odd-numbered years. overflow-y: auto; That election has not yet been scheduled. display: flex; [3], District 37 is evenly split between Bossier and Caddo Parishes in Ark-La-Tex, including parts of southern Shreveport and Bossier City. .race_header.democratic { She is elected every four years following election of the President Pro Tempore. } (6/10/2021), Senate President Appointments .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { 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 Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve the people of District 22 in the Louisiana Senate. overflow-x: auto; 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. Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! The general election will occur on November 18, 2023. U.S. Congress | } margin-right: 12px; He was followed bypolitical novice Patricia "Patty" McCarty, who got 17% of the vote. .leg-infobox-flex-box-col { font-size: 12px; After the 2010 Census, each member represented 116,240 residents. } 70072. (Photo by Peter G. Forest). Welcome to the webpage for Senate District 37, Shreveport-Bossier. width: 60%; (8/5/2020), School Reopening Guidelines and Resources from the State Department of Education } Cities | Act 24 2011 1st E.S. Elections for the Louisiana State Senate took place in 2019. Representatives are also called congressmen/congresswomen. position: relative; .leg-infobox-section-title { font-size: small; font-size: 90%; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? .non_result_row div { If the president is ever absent the senate president pro tempore, who is also appointed by the governor, presides. Senate; Governor's Office; LA Redistricting Representatives By District. [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. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $307,665 on average. It has been represented by Democrat Gary Carter Jr. since 2021. 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. } There were no incumbents in this race. background-color: #dac113; font-weight: 500; The seat is open after Troy Carter was elected to the US House of Representatives in a special . .votebox-results-cell--number { } Louisiana Census 2020 Self-Response Rate (October 5, 2020) Spanish - 2020 Census 101. . background-color: #f9d334; These committees address a wide range of issues such as environmental quality, education, labor relations and more . } top: 2px; Louisiana uses a jungle primary system. display: block; font-size: inherit; Would you like to join our advisory group to work with us on the future of GovTrack? .race_header.libertarian { Unvouchered. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. O'Keefe retained the senate presidency under Treen until he was forced to resign the presidency after convictions in federal court. } } padding-left: 8px; display: table; 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. All candidates for a senate seat in a district run in a nonpartisan blanket primary and in a runoff if necessary. During the Civil War there were two lieutenant governors, one union, and one confederate, as there were two separate state governments. President Pro Tempore Beth Mizell, Dist 12 Office of The President Pro Tempore, 1051 Main Street Franklinton, LA 70438 .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { } font-weight: 200; Troy Gainey (R) did not appear on the ballot. width: 100%; margin: 0; font-size: 12px; } display: none; 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. 70056. color: #0645ad; 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. left: 0px; .votebox { .votebox_bp_logo { #lalege", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Louisiana%27s_37th_State_Senate_district&oldid=1058486876, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 December 2021, at 20:48. border-collapse: collapse !important; .race_footer { Senate House Governors 2022 Louisiana State Senate - District 17 - Unexpired Term Election Results Election Date: Nov. 8, 2022 | Updated 10:01 AM EST Dec. 2, 2022 District 17 - Unexpired. 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 P.O. .votebox-scroll-container { Welcome to your District 7 Senate Webpage. [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] background-color: #6db24f; } DISTRICT INFORMATION. Campus and University Oversight Measures. You can select: a senator's name a specific district number font-weight: 200; .votebox { .infobox td { color:white; } Senate sessions occur every year, along with the Louisiana House of Representatives. background-color: #f4f4f4; The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. (9/8/2020), 2020 1st Extraordinary Session Senate Veto Ballot Results vertical-align: top; width: 100% !important; 671 Hwy. Senate Rule 3.7 for other responsibilities. The special election to replace newly sworn U.S. House Rep. top: -5px; Act 24 2011 1st E.S. 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. Its an open protocol, which means it does not have an owner using the platform .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Hello and welcome to my webpage for Senate District 22. 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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. padding-bottom: 7px; We have one race tonight - Louisiana State Senate District 7, which is vacant after Troy Carter was elected to Congress. United States. (3/28/2022), Committee Attorney - Retirement Committee } box-sizing: border-box; or cause an assistant sergeant at arms to attend, each committee meeting during legislative sessions, and such meetings between sessions as directed by the President, Tied to federal rate. text-align: center; An election is required if there are six months or more left in the unexpired term. .leg-infobox-bold-text { If you can, please take a few minutes to help us improve GovTrack for users like you. overflow-x: scroll; .leg-hnt-toggle-text { Well be in touch. 70058. .results_table_container { top: 0px; padding:7px 8px 8px; Americans in the United Statess six territories are represented in the House of Representatives by an additional six non-voting delegates. Ann. We have election results for just one race today, in Louisiana's 7th State Senate District. (04/28/2021), Louisiana Legislature Begins Day One of the 2021 Regular Session } } background-color: #003388; } font-weight: 100; margin-top: 1em; width: 100% 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. Box 94062 (900 North Third Street) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062 . } Governmental Relations 3810 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Telephone: 225-578-2111 Fax: 225-578-5524 Act 24 2011 1st E.S. 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. 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, margin: 0 5px; (9/21/2020), Emergency Election Vote Tabulation } } .inner_percentage.Libertarian { .cfheader { Box 94183 / 900 N. 3rd St. It is the first time a Republican has run in this district since 2007. font-size: 16px; } left: 0px; The Louisiana State Senate (French: Snat de Louisiane) is the upper house of the state legislature of Louisiana. (9/24/2021), President Cortez statement on death of the Honorable John D. Saunders The seat became vacant after Troy Carter (D) was elected to the U.S. House to represent Louisianas 2nd Congressional District on April 24. The Louisiana State Senate currently has over fifteen different committees in which the senators sit. z-index:1; These guidelines suggest that both congressional and state legislative districts be contiguous and "respect recognized political boundaries and the natural geography of the state to the extent practicable." } column-gap: 1em; Office of the Secretary Feb 21, 2023. text-align: center; flex: 0 0 175px; 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. } font-size:1.2em; .results_row { Americans in the United Statess six territories do not have senators. [14][15],

width: 50%; .leg-infobox-right-col { margin: 8px auto; } [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] Your input helps me to make the best decisions for the citizens of our district and for all of Louisiana. These lines are subject to veto by the governor. 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. .votebox-results-metadata { South. At a time when we face unprecedented challenges, but have unprecedented opportunities to make historic investments in our future, the Legislature should be focused on the issues in the upcoming session and not concerned about what their own districts will look like in the 2023 elections. .electionsectionheading { Senators. } 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 . } 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. } box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; 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: . NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using. } background-color: #003388; The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election no later than 10 days after the vacancy occurred. } .election_results_text { [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]. Act 24 2011 1st E.S. .votebox-results-cell--number { line-height: 1.5em; background-color: grey; Counties | display: block; } overflow: hidden; font-size:1.0em; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. With Carter's election, there will be yet another domino to fall to fill his House seat. padding-left: 0; } See also:Louisiana State Senate elections, 2023. padding: 2px; background-color: black !important; max-width: 600px; Joanna Cappiello-Leopold (D), Gary Carter Jr. (D), Mack Cormier (D), and Patricia McCarty (R) are running in the primary. } (2/22/2022), Legislature to begin first day of redistricting session (05/12/2021), State Senate's District 7 Proclamation. vertical-align: middle; } 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. width: 50%; font-size: 1.25em; padding-top: 5px; 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. (12/06/2021), Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight Holds First Meeting width: 350px; align-items: center; 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 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. I welcome your ideas and encourage you to get involved. font-weight: bold; padding-top: 3px; font-weight: 100; } position: relative; State legislature | background-color: #f4f4f4; (1/26/2022), La Lawmakers Weigh-in on Proposal to Add COVID-19 Vaccines to List of Required Immunizations for School margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 7px; display: inline-block; font-weight:bold; .inner_percentage.Republican { [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. } } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { [1] padding: 0.5em 0; .leg-infobox-party-dot-image { 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. 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. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { padding-left: 0; District Information 2401 Westbend Parkway Suite 3071 New Orleans, LA 70114 Phone: (504) 361-6600 (504) 361-6600 Fax: (504) 361-6603 carterg@legis.la.gov Legislative Assistant: Tosha Kish Representing Parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines Corresponding House District (s): 85, 87, 102, 105 .leg-hnt-flex-row { } (10/08/2021), Senate Legislative Services Staff Employment Opportunities left: 0; There are no official candidates yet for this election.