Louisiana to Hold Critical Special Election for State Senate Seats

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana voters will soon play a pivotal role in shaping the state’s future as they head to the polls for a special election to fill two key state Senate seats. The election is set for Feb. 15, with a potential runoff scheduled for March 29, aligning with a statewide vote on Governor Jeff Landry’s high-stakes constitutional amendments addressing tax reform and criminal justice policy.

The vacancies, resulting from the resignations of Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, and Sen. Jean-Paul Coussan, R-Lafayette, leave Senate Districts 14 and 23 without representation. Fields is stepping into a new role in the U.S. Congress, while Coussan transitions to the Louisiana Public Service Commission.

Candidate qualifying is set for Jan. 7-9, and the race for these influential seats is already taking shape.

In District 14, State Rep. Larry Selders, D-Baton Rouge, and former state school board member Carolyn Hill, also a Democrat, are vying to replace Fields. Over in District 23, State Rep. Brach Myers, R-Lafayette, and Broussard Councilman Jesse Regan, R-Broussard, have announced their campaigns to succeed Coussan.

These elections carry significant implications for Louisiana’s legislative priorities, with critical issues such as taxation, public safety, and community investment hanging in the balance. Residents of Baton Rouge and Lafayette are urged to engage in this vital electoral process, as the outcome will shape policy decisions for years to come.

Make your voice heard—this election is more than a choice; it’s a chance to influence Louisiana’s path forward.

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