Special election victory in Louisiana gives GOP majority
February 20, 2011
By Geoff Pallay
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana: Republican representative Jonathan Perry (R) defeated Nathan Granger in the Louisiana special election for the District 26 seat, according to unofficial results.[1]
The election took place on February 19, to fill the seat vacated by Nick Gautreaux (D) when he was appointed to the Department of Motor Vehicles.[2]
Perry received 52 percent of the vote and Granger garnered 48 percent.[3]
Perry's victory gives the Republican Party a 20-19 advantage in the Senate. Already having a majority in the Louisiana House of Representatives and with a Republican governor, the GOP now has a trifecta in Louisiana.
Another special election will likely be needed to fill Perry's seat in the House.
With redistricting currently ongoing, and state legislative elections this year, Perry's victory will likely have a pivotal impact on Louisiana politics in the immediate future. Louisiana lost 1 Congressional seat from this year's new apportionment.
Louisiana State Senate
| Party | As of May 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 15 | |
| Republican Party | 24 | |
| Total | 39 | |
Louisiana House of Representatives
| Party | As of May 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 45 | |
| Republican Party | 58 | |
| Independent | 2 | |
| Total | 105 | |
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