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One state executive office in Louisiana
was
up for election in 2016:
Louisiana elections use the Louisiana majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50% 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.
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Races
Public Service Commission
District 3
 Most recent position: Louisiana Public Service Commissioner since 2005 Past experience: Constable with the First City Court of New Orleans, 1997-2004 |
District 4
 Most recent position: Director, Sweet Lake Land & Oil Company Past experience: Director of several volunteer and nonprofit organizations |
 Most recent position: CEO, Francis Drilling Fluids Past experience: Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party |
 Most recent position: Director of external relations, Diamond B Construction Co., LLC Past experience: Unknown |
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Incumbent Lambert Boissiere, III ran unopposed in the Louisiana public service commission, District 3 election.
| Louisiana Public Service Commission District 3, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Lambert Boissiere, III Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: The New York Times | ||
Mike Francis defeated Mary Werner and Reldon Owens in the Louisiana public service commission, District 4 election.
| Louisiana Public Service Commission District 4, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Francis |
53.66% | 175,074 | |
| Democratic | Mary Werner | 33.14% | 108,134 | |
| Republican | Reldon Owens | 13.20% | 43,079 | |
| Total Votes | 326,287 | |||
| Source: The New York Times | ||||
About the office
- See also: Louisiana Public Service Commission
The Louisiana Public Service Commission is a five-member executive board in the Louisiana state government. The commission was originally established by the Louisiana Constitution of 1921. It succeeded the Railroad Commission of 1898.[1]
Pre-election officeholders
The Louisiana Public Service Commission includes the following members:[2]
| District | Commissioner | Party |
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| 1 | Eric Skrmetta |  Republican
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| 2 | Scott Angelle | Republican
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| 3 | Lambert Boissiere, III |  Democratic
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| 4 | Charlie DeWitt | Democratic
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| 5 | Foster Campbell | Democratic
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Authority
Article 4, Section 21 A(1) of the Louisiana Constitution establishes a Public Service Commission, headed by the chair, which is selected by the commission:
| There shall be a Public Service Commission in the executive branch. It shall consist of five members, who shall be elected for overlapping terms of six years at the time fixed for congressional elections from single member districts established by law. The commission annually shall elect one member as chairman...[3] |
Elections
Commissioners serve overlapping six-year terms and are elected the same time as congressional elections.[3]
Past elections
2014
District 1
| Public Service Commissioner of Louisiana, District 1 General Election, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Eric Skrmetta Incumbent |
50.8% | 120,032 | |
| Republican | Forest Wright | 49.2% | 116,042 | |
| Total Votes | 236,074 | |||
| Election results via Louisiana Secretary of State Vote totals above are unofficial and reflect 100% precincts reporting. | ||||
District 5
| Public Service Commissioner of Louisiana, District 5, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Foster Campbell Incumbent |
61.5% | 169,098 | |
| Republican | Keith Gates | 38.5% | 105,918 | |
| Total Votes | 275,016 | |||
| Election results via Louisiana Secretary of State | ||||
2012
- 2012 Primary Election
Scott Angelle (R) defeated four opponents in the primary election on November 6, 2012. He earned over 57 percent of the vote, which qualified him to bypass the general election on December 8th.
| Louisiana Public Service Commission Primary Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Angelle |
57.2% | 213,485 | |
| Democratic | Forest Wright | 20.5% | 76,336 | |
| Republican | Erich Ponti | 11.6% | 43,287 | |
| Republican | Sarah Holliday | 7.6% | 28,214 | |
| Independent | Greg Gaubert | 3.2% | 11,758 | |
| Total Votes | 373,080 | |||
| Election results via Louisiana Secretary of State | ||||
Term limits
Article 4, Section 21 A(2) of the Louisiana Constitution establishes term limits for commissioners:
| No person who has served as a member of the commission for more than two and one-half terms in three consecutive terms shall be elected to the commission for the succeeding term...[3] |
Duties
Article 4, Section 21 B of the Louisiana Constitution outlines the powers and duties of the commission:
- Regulate all common carriers and public utilities and have such other regulatory authority as provided by law.
- Adopt and enforce reasonable rules, regulations and procedures necessary for the discharge of its duties, and shall have other powers and perform other duties as provided by law.[3]
State budget
- See also: Louisiana state budget and finances
The Public Service Commission's budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 was $9,295,852.[4]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2014
In 2014, the commissioners were paid an estimated $130,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[5]
2013
In 2013, the commissioners were paid an estimated $130,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2010
In 2010, the commissioners were paid an estimated $130,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
State profile
According to the United States Census Bureau, Louisiana's population was 4,649,676 in 2014. This estimate represented a 2.6 percent increase from the Bureau's 2010 estimate. The state's population per square mile was 104.9 in 2010, exceeding the national average of 87.4.
Louisiana experienced a 1.7 percent increase in total employment from 2011 to 2012, falling below the 2.2 percent increase at the national level during the same period.[8]
Demographics
Louisiana fell below the national average for residents who attained at least bachelor's degrees, according to data from 2009 to 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 21.8 percent of Louisiana residents ages 25 and older attained bachelor's degrees, compared to 28.8 percent at the national level.
The median household income in Louisiana was $44,874 between 2009 and 2013, compared to a $53,046 national median income. Census information showed a 19.8 percent poverty rate in Louisiana during the study period, while the national poverty rate was 14.5 percent.[8] To expand the boxes below, click [show] on the right side of each box.
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Louisiana Public Service Commission, "Homepage," accessed July 15, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Public Service Commission, "Commissioners," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Louisiana State Legislature, "Louisiana Constitution of 1974," accessed January 30, 2016
- ↑ State of Louisiana, "State Budget Fiscal Year 2013-2013," 73," accessed June27, 2013
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed November 24, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials Salaries," accessed January 23, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed June 21, 2011
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 United States Census Bureau, "QuickFacts Beta," accessed March 24, 2015
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Elections Results," accessed April 15, 2015
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Presidential Elections Data," accessed March 24, 2015
Past elections
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2015
Seven state executive positions were up for election in 2015 in the state of Louisiana. A primary election was scheduled for October 24, 2015, with a general election held on November 21, 2015, in races where no candidates receive 50 percent of the vote.
The following offices were elected in 2015 in Louisiana:
- Governor of Louisiana
- Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
- Louisiana Attorney General
- Louisiana Secretary of State
- Louisiana Treasurer
- Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture
- Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance
2014
Two seats on the Louisiana Public Service Commission were the only state executive offices up for election in 2014.
2013
There were no elections in Louisiana in 2013.
2012
One seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission was up for election.
Voter registration
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November 8, 2016 |
December 10, 2016 |
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For full information about voting in Louisiana, contact the state election agency.
Registration
Louisiana utilizes a blanket primary system. All candidates compete in the same primary election, regardless of party affiliation. The two who receive the most votes then advance to the general election. Citizens do not need to register with a specific party in order to vote in the primary.
To vote in Louisiana, you must:[1]
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☐ be a U.S. citizen; |
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| —Louisiana Secretary of State | ||
Online registration
- See also: Online voter registration
Louisiana has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.
State profile
| Demographic data for Louisiana | ||
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| Louisiana | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 4,668,960 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 43,204 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 62.8% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 32.1% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 1.8% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 83.4% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 22.5% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $45,047 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 23.3% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Louisiana. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in Louisiana
Louisiana voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
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Recent news
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Footnotes
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Register to Vote," accessed January 22, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
