2021 Louisiana's 2nd congressional district special election

The 2021 Louisiana's 2nd congressional district special election will be held on March 20, 2021.

For the other special congressional election in Louisiana, see 2021 Louisiana's 5th congressional district special election.
2021 Louisiana's 2nd congressional district special election
March 20, 2021
Louisiana's 2nd congressional district
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On November 17, 2020, incumbent Representative Cedric Richmond announced that he would resign from the United States House of Representatives to serve as the director of the Office of Public Liaison and as a Senior Advisor to Joe Biden, effective when Biden assumes office on January 20, 2021.[1][2][3] When congressional seats in Louisiana become vacant, the governor has the ability to call a special election at any time. The special election to fill Louisiana's 2nd congressional district will take place on March 20, with a potential runoff on April 24 if needed, to coincide with scheduled municipal elections and the special election to fill Louisiana's 5th congressional district.[4][5][6][7]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Endorsements
Claston Bernard (R)
Organizations
Troy Carter (D)
Federal politicians
Organizations
Gary Chambers (D)
Individuals
Organizations
  • Blue America, progressive political action committee[35]
Karen Carter Peterson (D)
State legislators
State officials
Organizations

Jungle primary

Polling
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[lower-alpha 1]		 Margin
of error		 Troy
Carter
(D)		 Cleo Fields
(D)		 Mitch Landrieu
(D)		 Helena Moreno
(D)		 Karen Carter Peterson
(D)		 Other Undecided
ALG Research (D) November 2–5, 2020 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 15% 14% 25% 18% 4% 3% 22%
22% 17% – 24% 7% 4% 22%

Results
Louisiana's 2nd congressional district special election, 2021
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chelsea Ardoin
Independent Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste
Republican Claston Bernard
Democratic Troy Carter
Democratic Karen Carter Peterson
Democratic Gary Chambers Jr.
Democratic Harold John
Democratic J. Christopher Johnson
No party preference Brandon Jolicoeur
Democratic Lloyd M. Kelly
Republican Greg Lirette
Libertarian Mindy McConnell
Democratic Desiree Ontiveros
Democratic Jenette M. Porter
Republican Sheldon C. Vincent Sr.
Total votes

Notes
Additional candidates and polling key
  1. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

References
  1. Murphy, Paul (November 16, 2020). "Cedric Richmond will be Senior Advisor to the President; to resign House seat before inauguration". WWL-TV. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  2. WBRZ. "La. Congressman Cedric Richmond will resign US House to join Biden White House". WBRZ. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  3. Mucha, Sarah; Krieg, Gregory; Merica, Dan; Sullivan, Kate. "Former Black caucus chair Cedric Richmond to leave Congress and join Biden White House". CNN. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  4. "Executive Proclamation Number 3" (PDF). louisiana.gov. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  5. Stole, Bryn. "Cedric Richmond to leave Congress for role in Biden White House, sources say". NOLA.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  6. Roberts, Amanda. "VIDEO: Rep. Cedric Richmond announces he is leaving Congress for role at White House". Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  7. Hodjat, Arya (November 17, 2020). "Louisiana Congressman Expected to Join Biden White House". The Daily Beast. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  8. Hilburn, Greg [@GregHilburn1] (November 18, 2020). "Democratic State Sen. Troy Carter tells me he will 'absolutely' run for outgoing Congressman @RepRichmond's seat and hopes to have his support @TROYSEE #lalege #lagov" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  9. Alford, Jeremy (December 10, 2020). "Sizzler in the 2nd, NO-based congressional seat heats up" (PDF). LaPolitics Weekly. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  10. Team, WDSU Digital (December 18, 2020). "Former Louisiana Democratic Party leader announces candidacy for Rep. Cedric Richmond's congressional seat". WDSU. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  11. Pyers, Rob [@rpyers] (November 23, 2020). "Baton Rouge activist @GaryChambersJr files committee paperwork to run for Cedric Richmond's open #LA02 seat. t.co/CP3NjKyT8E" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  12. Sentell, Will (January 4, 2021). "Cleo Fields says he will not make congressional bid". theadvocate.com. The Advocate. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  13. "A look at Louisiana candidates signed up for March election". Associated Press. January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  14. Columbus, Danae (January 14, 2021). "Viewpoint: Political newcomers Desiree Ontiveros and Gary Chambers Jr. prepare to qualify for congressional seat". Mid-City Messenger.
  15. "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1484446". fec.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  16. "Mindy McConnell for Congress".
  17. Karlin, Sam [@samkarlin] (December 9, 2020). "State Sen. Jimmy Harris, who chairs the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, says he won't run for the congressional seat left open by Cedric Richmond. #la01 #lalege" (Tweet). Retrieved December 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  18. "Amid rumors of White House post for Cedric Richmond, what might happen with his congressional seat?". NOLA.com. November 13, 2020.
  19. Alford, Jeremy (November 13, 2020). "ALL EYES ON CEDRIC" (PDF). LaPolitics. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  20. "New Orleans Councilwoman Helena Moreno will not seek congressional seat". WDSU. January 12, 2021.
  21. "The Hayride Is Backing Claston Bernard For The 2nd District, And So Should You". The Hayride. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  22. "Louis Gurvich retains control of Louisiana GOP, which endorses Julia Letlow for Congress". www.msn.com. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  23. "Cedric Richmond endorses Troy Carter for Congress". WDSU. January 18, 2021.
  24. "I'm thankful to have received the endorsement of Congressman @RoKhanna of California's 17th Congressional District". Twitter. January 27, 2021.
  25. "Endorsements". troycarter4congress.com. January 27, 2021.
  26. Carter, Troy (February 1, 2021). "I'm truly honored to have the endorsement of those who fight for working people in the AFL-CIO. The men and women of the AFL-CIO are the backbone of our community. I am humbled to be their choice and I will be their voice in Congress". Twitter.
  27. Gilman, Cleavon [@Cleavon_MD] (January 5, 2021). "We need people like you in office!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  28. @TheDamageReport (January 5, 2021). "'I am a born & raised Baton Rouge native. My flavor is direct, to the point, & doing what's right. We need policies that are centered around creating opportunities. That's why I support #GND.' - @GaryChambersJr, on his congressional campaign" (Tweet). Retrieved January 18, 2021 – via Twitter.
  29. King, Shaun [@shaunking] (January 4, 2021). "WOW! 1. This is an AMAZING political ad. 2. We NEED @GaryChambersJr in Congress to speak TRUTH TO POWER. Louisiana is having a special election in just 11 weeks on March 20th & TOGETHER we can get this freedom fighter across the finish line! GO NOW to ChambersForCongress.com" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  30. "Sam Seder & Majority Report on Gary Chambers campaign". YouTube. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  31. "DJ Spinderella at Gary Chambers' campaign event". Twitter. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  32. Cenk Uygur [@cenkuygur] (January 5, 2021). "Gary is an amazing leader in his community. Let's put this super strong progressive into Congress. Watch the video. He's been fighting for you for a long time. Let's get him into a position of power where he can use his strength on your behalf. ChambersforCongress.com" (Tweet). Retrieved January 18, 2021 – via Twitter.
  33. "Benjamin Dixon endorsement of Gary Chambers' campaign". YouTube. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  34. Williamson, Marianne [@marwilliamson] (January 4, 2021). "Behind him all the way!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  35. "Blue America PAC endorses Gary Chambers' campaign". blueamerica.crooksandliars.com. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  36. "Stacey Abrams endorses Karen Carter Peterson for Louisiana's U.S. House seat". WWL-TV. January 14, 2021.
  37. https://www.facebook.com/councilwoman.c.denisemarcelle/posts/4259509647397647
  38. https://www.facebook.com/Karen.Carter.Peterson/posts/3772802149409918
  39. "BREAKING: We are thrilled to kick off the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth by endorsing @TeamKCP for LA-02". Twitter. February 1, 2021.
  40. "EMILY's List Endorses Karen Carter Peterson in Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District". EMILY's List. December 17, 2020.
  41. Revolution, Our (January 21, 2021). "We are proud to support @TeamKCP for U.S. Congress because she is NOT afraid to stand up to Wallstreet & fight for BOLD, progressive ideas. #GreenNewDeal #OurRevolution". Twitter.
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