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Erin Feys Powell
Erin Feys Powell (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 89. Powell lost in the primary on October 12, 2019.
Powell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2019
See also: Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2019
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
General election
General election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 89
Richard Nelson defeated Vince Liuzza in the general election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 89 on November 16, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard Nelson (R)  | 53.3 | 8,465 |
| Vince Liuzza (R) | 46.7 | 7,424 | ||
| Total votes: 15,889 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 89
Vince Liuzza and Richard Nelson defeated Pat Phillips, Erin Feys Powell, and David Ellis in the primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 89 on October 12, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Vince Liuzza (R) | 26.0 | 3,698 | |
| ✔ | | Richard Nelson (R) | 24.6 | 3,503 |
| Pat Phillips (R) | 18.1 | 2,582 | ||
| Erin Feys Powell (D) | 17.1 | 2,431 | ||
 | David Ellis (R) | 14.2 | 2,026 | |
| Total votes: 14,240 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Erin Feys Powell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Powell's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Education Mental health Infrastructure
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Tip O'Neal, working effectively with all
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The Prophet by Kahil Gilbran
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Ethical behavior Integrity The ability to work with all people and to find common ground
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Skilled at interpersonal relationships Honest, ethical and demonstrating integrity
What legacy would you like to leave?
A better public school system fully funded
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963; I was 13 years old
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I worked in a real estate office typing up housing contracts while in high school
What is your favorite book? Why?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith A coming of age story with strong family bonds. At the center of the book it shows how education can change a persons story by providing a way out of poverty and offering life choices.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Scarlet O'Hara
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
You are my Sunshine
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
No, I would like to see people of all backgrounds represent I am an educator; I think I will bring a fresh perspective
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Coastal Erosion
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Mutual respect with checks and balances on power
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, in order to collaborate and find common ground and pass legislation
What process do you favor for redistricting?
An open and transparent process
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Education Mental Health Infrastructure Climate Change
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
John Bel Edwards because he was able to bring coalitions together
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
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See also
2019 Elections
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