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2021 Louisiana's 2nd congressional district special election

The 2021 Louisiana's 2nd congressional district special election was held on March 20, 2021, with a runoff being held on April 24, 2021.

Primary candidates
Democratic Party Of the Democratic candidates, Troy Carter, a state senator, Karen Carter Peterson, a state senator and former chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and Gary Chambers, an activist, were considered the frontrunners. Of these candidates, Carter was considered to be moderate, while Peterson and Chambers were considered to be progressives. On March 29, Chambers endorsed Peterson. DeclaredTroy Carter, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2006Gary Chambers Jr., activist and candidate for Louisiana State Senate district 15 in 2019 • Harold John, postal worker • Karen Carter Peterson, state senator, former chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party, and runoff-advanced candidate for this seat in 2006 • Jenette M. Porter, small business owner • Claston Bernard, decathlete • Sheldon C. Vincent Sr., retired postal worker No party affiliation Declared • Belden "Noonie Man" Batiste, activist and perennial candidate • Brandon Jolicoeur, actor Endorsements == Jungle primary ==
Jungle primary
Polling Graphical summary Predictions Results By parish == Runoff ==
Runoff
A runoff was held on April 24 between Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson. In the April 24th runoff, Carter beat Peterson 48,513, 55.2%, to 39,297, 44.8%, with 87,810 votes reported from 100% of precincts. Predictions Endorsements Results By parish ==Notes==
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