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Louisiana Special Elections: Runoff Likely in House District 69

3/15/2026

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Special elections for three vacancies in the Louisiana Legislature occurred on March 14, 2026, with polls closing at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.
The Senate vacancy in District 3 arose after Democrat Joseph Bouie's resignation.
In House District 69, Paul Sawyer (R) led with 53% of the vote, while Angela Roberts (D) received 40%.
A runoff will take place if no candidate surpasses 50%.
The next Louisiana Legislature elections are set for 2027.

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Story summary

Special elections for three vacancies in the Louisiana Legislature occurred on March 14, 2026, with polls closing at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.
The Senate vacancy in District 3 arose after Democrat Joseph Bouie's resignation.
In House District 69, Paul Sawyer (R) led with 53% of the vote, while Angela Roberts (D) received 40%.
A runoff will take place if no candidate surpasses 50%.
The next Louisiana Legislature elections are set for 2027.