Endorsements
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Consider: Whose values does this organization represent, and do they align with mine?
Approach endorsements with healthy skepticism. Consider what an endorsing organization has to gain from making an endorsement. Often money, membership in a particular network (formal or informal), political power, or maintaining a strategic relationship with a particular candidate or donor play a role in endorsements.
Every one of the endorsements below is made from a particular point of view; which means the organization will provide selective information based on the issue they care most about. Consider whether you agree, and seek opposing perspectives.
As a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we do not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party. The links below are provided for informational purposes only, to help voters access publicly available endorsements from recognized political parties. Inclusion of these links does not imply endorsement or support by the Committee for a Better New Orleans.
Political Party Endorsements
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OPDEC is the elected leadership of the Orleans Parish Democratic Party. They have endorsed:
Mayor - Royce Duplessis
Council At Large 1 - Delisha Boyd
Council At-Large 2 - Gregory Manning
District A - Aimee McCaron
District C - Freddie King III
District D - Eugene Green
District E - Jason Hughes
Sheriff - Edwin Shorty Jr.
Clerk of Criminal Court - Darren Lombard
Assessor - Errol Williams
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OPREC is the elected leadership of the Orleans Parish Republican Party. They endorsed:
Mayor: Frank Janusa
Council At-Large 1: Matt Hill
District A: Bridget Neal
District C: Freddie King III
District D: Eugene Green
Sheriff: Ernest Lee
Assessor: Jay Schmitt
Clerk of Criminal Court: Darren Lombard
We did not find endorsements from any of the following political parties:
Green Party of Louisiana (though they do have a member running in District C), Louisiana Communist Party, Libertarian Party of Louisiana.
Other Endorsements
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Sheriff - Michelle Woodfork
Clerk, Criminal District Court - Darren Lombard
Assessor - Erroll Williams
Mayor - No Endorsement
Council at Large, Division 1 - Matthew Willard
Council at Large, Division 2 - No Endorsement
Council, District A - Holly Friedman
Council, District C - Freddie King
Council, District D - Eugene Green
Council, District E - Jason Hughes
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Sheriff (Dual Endorsement) - Susan Hutson, Michelle Woodfork
Clerk, Criminal District Court - Darren Lombard
Assessor - Erroll Williams
Mayor (Triple Endorsement) - Royce Duplessis, Helena Moreno, Oliver Thomas
Council at Large, Division 1 (Dual) - Delisha Boyd, Matthew Willard
Council at Large, Division 2 - JP Morrell
Council, District A (Dual)- Holly Friedman, Aimee McCaron
Council, District C - Freddie King III
Council, District D - Eugene Green
Council, District E - Jason Hughes
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Mayor - Royce Duplessis
Council at Large, Division 1 - Matthew Willard
Council at Large, Division 2 (Dual Endorsement) JP Morrell, Gregory Manning
Council, District A (Dual)- Alex Mossing
Council, District C - Kelsey Foster
Council, District E - Willie Morgan
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Mayor - Royce Duplessis
Council at Large, Division 1 - Matthew Willard
Council at Large, Division 2 (Dual Endorsement) JP Morrell, Gregory Manning
Council, District A (Dual)- Alex Mossing
Council, District C - Kelsey Foster
Council, District E - Willie Morgan
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Mayor - Dual endorsement - Royce Duplessis, Helena Moreno
Council at Large, Division 1 - Dual endorsement - Delish Boyd, Matthew Willard
Council at Large, Division 2 - JP Morrell
Council, District A - Aimee McCaron
Council, District C - Kelsey Foster
Council, District D - Leilani Heno
Council, District E - Jason Hughes
Assessor: Erroll Williams
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Sheriff (Dual Endorsement) - Susan Hutson, Michelle Woodfork
Clerk, Criminal District Court - Darren Lombard
Assessor - Erroll Williams
Mayor (Triple Endorsement) - Royce Duplessis, Helena Moreno, Oliver Thomas
Council at Large, Division 1 (Dual) - Delisha Boyd, Matthew Willard
Council at Large, Division 2 - JP Morrell
Council, District A (Dual)- Holly Friedman, Aimee McCaron
Council, District C - Freddie King III
Council, District D - Eugene Green
Council, District E - Jason Hughes
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The DSA has endorsed:
At-Large 2: Gregory Manning
District A: Bob Murrell
District C: Jackson Kimbrell
District E: Danyelle Christmas
DSA has additionally recommended:
Clerk of Criminal District Court: Calvin Duncan
Assessor: Casius Pealer
HRC Amendment: Yes