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New Orleans Mayoral Race: Early Voting Starts Now

9/29/2025

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Early voting for New Orleans mayor begins Saturday and runs through October 4.
In a FOX 8 debate, candidates discussed budget issues and city council dysfunction.
Helena Moreno leads in polls; Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas debate collaboration and internal resolution.
Polls show Moreno 51%, Thomas 16%, Duplessis 11%, Janusa 7%; primary Oct 11, runoff Nov 15.

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Story summary

Early voting for New Orleans mayor begins Saturday and runs through October 4.
In a FOX 8 debate, candidates discussed budget issues and city council dysfunction.
Helena Moreno leads in polls; Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas debate collaboration and internal resolution.
Polls show Moreno 51%, Thomas 16%, Duplessis 11%, Janusa 7%; primary Oct 11, runoff Nov 15.