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New Orleans City Council District D Election

Election Date:October 15, 2026Register by:September 25, 2026

The New Orleans City Council District D Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for the city's District D seat on the New Orleans City Council. This office is responsible for local legislation, budget oversight, and constituent services within the district, which includes parts of Uptown, Carrollton, and other neighborhoods. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates may affiliate with political parties.

About This Race

The New Orleans City Council District D Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for the city's District D seat on the New Orleans City Council. This office is responsible for local legislation, budget oversight, and constituent services within the district, which includes parts of Uptown, Carrollton, and other neighborhoods. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates may affiliate with political parties.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
October 15, 2026
Registration Deadline
September 25, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 1, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 14, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Louisiana, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not under a felony conviction that denies voting rights. Registration can be completed online via the Louisiana Secretary of State's GeauxVote website, by mail, or in person at the parish registrar of voters office. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Louisiana driver's license, special ID card, or U.S. passport; those without ID may sign an affidavit and vote provisionally.

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Democratic

James Carter Jr.

New Orleans City Council District D

Biography

James Carter Jr. is a small business owner and former aide to a state legislator, bringing experience in economic development and constituent services to his campaign. A District D resident for over 20 years, he is focused on reducing blight, supporting local entrepreneurs, and strengthening flood resilience in the wake of increasing climate threats. Carter positions himself as a pragmatic leader committed to transparency and accountability in city government.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Leslie Harris

New Orleans City Council District D

Biography

Leslie Harris is a lifelong resident of New Orleans and former public school teacher who has served as a community organizer and education advocate for over 15 years. She is running to improve public safety, increase investment in neighborhood infrastructure, and expand access to quality education and healthcare in District D. Harris emphasizes her deep roots in the community and her record of delivering results through grassroots engagement.

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