Troy Carter Elected to Congress From Louisiana Jonathan Martin
WASHINGTON State Senator Troy Carter won a special U.S. House election Saturday in Louisiana, a triumph for the pragmatic wing of the Democratic Party.
Mr. Carter defeated State Senator Karen Carter Peterson, who ran to the left, capturing 55 percent to her 45 percent with about 80 percent of precincts reporting in a Black-majority district that stretches from New Orleans to Baton Rouge.
His victory represents a vote of confidence in the previous occupant of the seat, former Representative Cedric Richmond, who endorsed Mr. Carter before resigning to become a senior adviser to President Biden.
Banks firmly denies the accusations saying he was there to help someone in crisis. Author: Paul Dudley / Eyewitness News Published: 10:43 PM CST February 8, 2021 Updated: 10:43 PM CST February 8, 2021
NEW ORLEANS Two political figures are disagreeing over an alleged war of words that played out last week.
Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste, a candidate for U.S. Representative, claims New Orleans city councilman Jay Banks showed up at his house unannounced and threatened him.
Banks firmly denies the accusations saying he was there to help someone in crisis.
Batiste detailed the alleged encounter to a New Orleans police officer while streaming the conversation on Facebook Live.