Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. } } Elections to the Senate occur every four years and senators are limited to three four-year terms (12 years). } The first year that the term limits enacted in 1995 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2007. font-size: 2em; .leg-infobox-block { .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { District: 3 Bouie, Joseph District: 4 Harris, Jimmy District: 5 Vacant - District 5 District: 6 White, Mack "Bodi" District: 7 Carter, Gary District: 8 Connick, Patrick District: 9 Henry, Cameron District: 10 Talbot, Kirk District: .votebox-covid-disclaimer { break-inside: avoid-column; Box 94183 / 900 N. 3rd St. Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { } font-weight:bold; P.O. 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. .leg-hnt-section-title { padding-bottom: 5px; (13/26/2020), 2020 2nd Extraordinary Session Senate Veto Ballot Results Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. background-color: grey; background: #4c4c4c; .race_header.libertarian { border-radius: 50%; .results_table_container { color: #888; } } .leg-hnt-leadership-title { font-weight: 200; These guidelines are non-binding; as such, the legislature may alter them at its discretion. The seat became vacant after Troy Carter (D) was elected to the U.S. House to represent Louisianas 2nd Congressional District on April 24. Its an open protocol, which means it does not have an owner using the platform When the seat was vacated the president pro tempore became acting lieutenant governor in accordance with the constitution, and on two occasions the president pro tempore became governor.

   .cftable { table-layout: fixed; special election in the 2nd Congressional District. Federal and statewide results in District 7, "Troy Carter wins race to fill Cedric Richmond's Louisiana House seat", "How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap? District: 3 Bouie, Joseph 		z-index:1; 		font-size: 12px; 		margin-top: 16px; 		width: 100% !important; legislative instruments to be printed and distributed. Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. We are also still on Instagram at  @govtrack.us posting 60-second summary videos of legislation in Congress. 		width: 50px;  		color: #6db24f; After the 2010 Census, each member represented 116,240 residents.        font-size:1.0em; He was followed bypolitical novice Patricia "Patty" McCarty, who got 17% of the vote. Senators serve six-year terms with staggered elections. 		height: 56px; [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].  		margin-top: 1em; 		text-align: left; Box 94062 (900 North Third Street) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062 .       } 	.results_row { Act 24 2011 1st E.S. 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, 
 According to Article III,  Section 4, of the Louisiana Constitution, candidates must meet the following qualifications in order to run for the state legislature: The Louisiana legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. 	.race_footer { 70131. Incumbent David Heitmeier (D) was unopposed in the October 22 blanket primary. 		border: 1px solid #999; width: 275px; The 4,137 votes cast for Carter were enough to give him a majority of ballots, preventing the need for a run-off.  		font-weight: 500; A full list of the committees can be found at the senate committees page. (7/12/2021), Veto Session Statement from Senate President Cortez
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 Under Louisiana's term limits, state senators can serve no more than three 4-year terms in the senate.[1]. I appreciate your interest and I hope you will find the information on this page useful. 	.votebox_legend { 		display: flex;  	.non_result_row { 	(9/13/2021), Senate District 27 Proclamation
 [1] Louisiana legislators assume office at noon on the second Monday in January after their election.  Senate; Governor's Office; LA Redistricting  Representatives By District. [9], .votebox { Box 94062 (900 North Third Street) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062 . Cities | 	} 		background-color: #db0000; 		position: relative; 	} 	.race_header { It is an honor and my privilege to serve as Louisiana Senate President. P.O. 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. Louisiana State Senate District 7 is represented by Gary Carter Jr. (D). font-size: small; 		vertical-align: top; 		background-color: #db0000; 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { 		text-align: center; Alario retained the position when Democrat John Bel Edwards was elected in 2015. 		background-color: grey; 		top: 2px; 		padding-bottom: 3px; We love educating Americans about how their government works too! @legis.la.gov Legislative Assistant: Brandy Pearce Representing Parishes: Caddo, DeSoto, and Sabine Corresponding Senate District(s): 31 and 38: BACKGROUND. W elcome to the Louisiana Senate's official website. padding: 0.5em; ", "Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD", "2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result", "Since I've gotten a request for it, here are the numbers and data for each state senate district. 				max-height: 580px; 		font-size: 12px; 			width: 350px; 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: .  The special election to replace newly sworn U.S. House Rep. 		max-width: 600px; Louisiana's 7th State Senate district is one of 39 districts in the Louisiana State Senate. 	} 		width: 35px !important; 	.leg-hnt-responsive-columns { 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 
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U.S. President | 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. 		margin-bottom: .75em; 	} The contest uses Louisianas majority-voting system, known colloquially as jungle primaries. 171, Suite E . }. 			.results_table_container {    .cftable td {     font-size:1.2em; This practice had been applied to the state House Speakership for years. } 	}  	} 		box-sizing: border-box; How to vote | 		top: -1px; 	.inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { 		padding: 2px; and maintain security therein; and executes all process issued by authority of the Senate as he is directed to execute by the, Office of The Senate Parliamentarian, 1019 Periou Street Parks, LA 70582. 		color: #888; 	.results_text { 	.inner_percentage.Republican { 70072. It has been represented by Democrat Gary Carter Jr. since 2021. 		font-style: italic; 		width: 100% 		position: relative; 		font-size: 16px; This arrangement lasted until 1976. The first lieutenant governor to preside over the Senate was Trasimond Landry who served from 1846 until 1850. 		overflow: hidden; Louisiana Census 2020 Self-Response Rate (October 5, 2020) Spanish - 2020 Census 101. . [3] Geography [ edit]    } 	.inner_percentage.Green { There was a problem saving your notification. [4], See sources: Louisiana Rev. 	} 	.inner_percentage.Democratic { 	.race_header.libertarian { 	.votebox_bp_logo { [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] 	} 		margin-bottom: 0px; Foster, Jr. to be senate president, the first Republican in over a century. 		padding-bottom: 8px; (SB 1 Enrolled) Senate District 7. 	} }  	} 		font-weight: 300; 70056. "[7], Edwards announced on March 9, 2022, that he would not act on the legislative boundaries, releasing a statement that said, in part, "While neither the congressional or legislative maps passed by Louisianas Legislature do anything to increase the number of districts where minority voters can elect candidates of their choosing, I do not believe the Legislature has the ability to draw new state House and Senate maps during this upcoming legislative session without the process halting the important work of the state of Louisiana. Act 24 2011 1st E.S. justify-content: center; Five candidates qualified for the District 7 seat, which encompasses. 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; 		.votebox { 70114. 		padding-left: 16px; There were no incumbents in this race. 		background-color: #003388; [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 30 3 References 	} 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Young Americans have historically been the least involved in politics, despite the huge consequences policies can have on them. 	.votebox-results-cell--check { la.gov Legislative Assistant: Jennifer Gray Representing Parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines Corresponding Senate District(s): 7 and 8: BACKGROUND. 	} (SB 1 Enrolled) Senate District 7. background-color: #334aab; 		max-width: 75px; } 		height: 22px; 		display: none; (SB 1 Enrolled) Senate District 8 - Part. 	.non_result_row div { 				overflow-y: auto;  Louisiana State Senate District 7 is represented by Gary Carter Jr. (D). 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. 		text-align: center; 671 Hwy. 	.outer_percentage { 	} 	(12/06/2021), Senate Legislative Services Employment Opportunity
 	.votebox-scroll-container { 		text-align: center; Under the Louisiana primary system, all candidates appeared on the same ballot, regardless of party. font-weight: bold; The presiding officer must determine the dates for the election along with all filing deadlines. #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. 		text-align: left !important; We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. These lines are subject to veto by the governor. 		line-height: 1.5em; 		border-radius: 50%; All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50% of the vote. 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. 		flex-wrap: wrap; 		padding-top: 5px; 	} 		color: #0645ad; Senate sessions occur every year, along with the Louisiana House of Representatives. 		font-size: 16px; 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. 	(6/10/2022), Appointees Confirmed by the Louisiana Senate
 
. GovTrack.us is not a government website. 	} 	to bait violent anti-democratic conspiracy theories or to engage in anti-semitism. 		margin: 8px auto; 			} 		padding-bottom: 5px; 100% remote. 		padding-left: 0; .leg-infobox-section-title { 		margin-right: 10px; 		.race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend {  State and local courts | It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve the people of District 22 in the Louisiana Senate. John Bel Edwards (D) neither signed not vetoed the redistricting plans. 	}    }, From 2003 to 2019,  candidates for Louisiana State Senate District 7 raised a total of $1,845,989. 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; The senate is the judge of its members' qualifications and elections. 	.results_row td:first-child { #lagov", "My numbers for #LAGov by State Senate seat. Louisiana elections use the Louisiana majority-vote system. 	(7/23/2021), Constitutionally Mandated Veto Session to Begin July 20
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 State executives | 		background-color: green; The president of the Louisiana State Senate is the presiding officer of the Louisiana State Senate and the highest-ranking state senator. District: 1 McCormick, Danny District: 2 Jenkins, Sam District: 3 Phelps, Tammy T. . I believe if we make our principles more important than our politics and our faith, family and freedom the centerpiece of our future, we can have a state we can all be . We have election results for just one race today, in Louisiana's 7th State Senate District. 	.leg-hnt-leadership > div { 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. The Senate is the upper legislative chamber of the Louisiana State Legislature and, along with the Louisiana House of Representatives, is the legislative power of the state of Louisiana. Upon the petition of a majority of the members of the legislature the President along with the Speakers calls a special session. 	.inner_percentage { 	.votebox-results-metadata-p { 	.non_result_row { 		float: right; Louisiana. The Louisiana State Senate currently has over fifteen different committees in which the senators sit. 	} The general election will occur on November 18, 2023. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 116,240 residents. 		margin-right: 12px; 	.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { flex-direction: row; 	.leg-hnt-flex-item { 	} align-items: center; 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. 		(1/19/2023), Senator President Page Cortez Announces New Committee Assignments
 } A special primary election for Louisiana State Senate District 7 was called for June 12, 2021. 		margin-bottom:16px; 		vertical-align: middle; 			event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; One factor that allows for this is that the Governor usually has support on both sides of the aisle when he first enters office so his appointees, including the senate president, are usually confirmed easily. This means every candidate from every party will all be on one ballot. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Troy Carter in the Louisiana state Senate is in flux. It has been represented by Republican Mike Reese since 2020, succeeding fellow Republican John Smith. 		color: #888; By joining our advisory group, you can help us make GovTrack more useful and engaging to young voters like you. 		float: left; O'Keefe retained the senate presidency under Treen until he was forced to resign the presidency after convictions in federal court. 			overflow-x: scroll; In addition it tries officials impeached by the House of Representatives and confirms or rejects officials nominated by the governor of Louisiana . Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation 		font-weight: 300; 		left: 0; 		margin-bottom: .75em; It is an honor to represent Shreveport-Bossier as a State Senator. 	.leg-hnt-district-container { The Louisiana Constitution of 1812 did not provide for a lieutenant governor to succeed to the governorship in case of the governor's death, resignation or removal from office, neither would there be a lieutenant governor to preside over the state senate, instead it provided that the President would serve as the state senate's presiding officer and become acting governor until the seating of an elected governor. 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. } Senate Veto Ballot Results. 	.votebox_legend .non_result_row { } 	.leg-hnt-hide { 		line-height: 1.5em;        color:white !important; Feb 21, 2023. 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. 	} top: -9999px; 		display: inline-block; 	.votebox-results-cell--number { 		position: relative; 		margin-top: 0px; LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; BOX 94062 . David Treen was elected in 1979, and with him came more Republican legislators, although only an enlarged minority. 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 Louisiana Senate Race 2022: Election Forecast, Ratings & Predictions Advertisement Louisiana's Senate seat Solid Republican Last updated April 1, 2022, 11:32 a.m. PDT Steve Shepard Chief. 	} 	} | Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. 		text-align: center; The Senate is the upper legislative chamber of the Louisiana State Legislature and, along with the Louisiana House of Representatives, is the legislative power of the state of Louisiana. 		width: 50%; All 39 seats in the Louisiana State Senate were up for election to four-year terms. .leg-infobox-bold-text { Two vie for Algiers-centered District 102 state rep seat to replace Gary Carter Jr. 			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.    } The person elected to the seat serves for the remainder of the unexpired term. 	} On at least two occasions it was due to the ascension of the lieutenant governor to the governorship, in the case of the others it was because of the death, resignation or removal of the lieutenant governor. 	.leg-hnt-flex-column { 
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