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Democrat Wins Louisiana House Seat; Republicans Retain Majority

2/8/2026

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Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez (D) won Louisiana House District 60 in the February 7 special election with 62% to Republican Brad Daigle's 38%.
The District 60 seat was vacated after Chad Brown was appointed commissioner of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
In House District 37, Republican Reese Broussard won with 67%.
Senate District 3 will have a runoff next month.
Republicans maintain a super majority in the Louisiana state legislature.

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Story summary

Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez (D) won Louisiana House District 60 in the February 7 special election with 62% to Republican Brad Daigle's 38%.
The District 60 seat was vacated after Chad Brown was appointed commissioner of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
In House District 37, Republican Reese Broussard won with 67%.
Senate District 3 will have a runoff next month.
Republicans maintain a super majority in the Louisiana state legislature.