Mayoral election in New Orleans, Louisiana (2021)
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| Election dates |
| Filing deadline: July 16, 2021 |
| Primary election: November 13, 2021 General election: December 11, 2021 |
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| Offices up: Mayor |
| Total seats up: 1 (click here for other city elections) |
| Election type: Partisan |
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The city of New Orleans, Louisiana, held a primary for mayor on November 13, 2021. A general election was scheduled for December 11, 2021, but it was not needed. The filing deadline for this election was July 16, 2021.
On September 9, 2021, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an executive order postponing the state's fall elections due to damage from Hurricane Ida. The primary, originally scheduled for October 9, was changed to November 13. The general election, originally scheduled for November 13, was changed to December 11.[1]
Elections
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Candidates and results
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.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of New Orleans
The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of New Orleans on November 13, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | LaToya Cantrell (D) | 64.7 | 48,750 |
 | Vina Nguyen (R) | 13.5 | 10,133 | |
 | Leilani Heno (No party preference)  | 8.8 | 6,605 | |
 | Belden Batiste (D) | 5.1 | 3,863 | |
 | Joseph Amato (Independent) | 1.7 | 1,256 | |
 | Eldon Anderson (D) | 1.3 | 987 | |
| Byron Cole (No party preference) | 1.2 | 919 | ||
 | Luke Fontana (D) | 1.0 | 720 | |
 | Manny Chevrolet Bruno (No party preference) | 0.8 | 578 | |
 | Johnese Smith (D) | 0.7 | 553 | |
 | Matthew Hill (Independent) | 0.7 | 535 | |
 | Nathaniel Jones (Independent) | 0.3 | 231 | |
 | Douglas Bentley I (Independent) | 0.2 | 163 | |
| Reginald Merchant (No party preference) | 0.0 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 75,325 | |||
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Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Louisiana elections, 2021
March 20, 2021
April 24, 2021
June 12, 2021
July 10, 2021
November 13, 2021
- Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2021
- Louisiana Amendment 1, Creation of the State and Local Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission Measure (2021)
- Louisiana Amendment 2, Reduction of the Maximum Individual Income Tax Rate Measure (2021)
- Louisiana Amendment 3, Authorize Certain Levee Districts to Collect a Five-Mill Annual Property Tax Measure (2021)
- Louisiana Amendment 4, Increase Limit on Funding Reductions and Redirections During Budget Deficits Measure (2021)
- City elections in New Orleans, Louisiana (2021)
December 11, 2021
- Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2021
- City elections in New Orleans, Louisiana (2021)
- New Orleans, Louisiana, PW Prop. (Neighborhood Housing), Property Tax for Housing Improvement Plan (December 2021)
- New Orleans, Louisiana, PW Prop. (Public Library), Property Tax for Public Library (December 2021)
Candidate profiles
This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[2]
Party: Independent
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I'm a fourth generation New Orleanian who has traveled the world to learn what it takes to be among the best cities on Earth. An entrepreneur, a property manager, an activist, and a lover of everything that makes New Orleans special, I know our city well and I believe in it's potential. I studied Political Science and Sociology at the University of New Orleans, volunteered during Katrina and Ida, marched against BP during the massive oil spill, and been an active member of the Krewe of Motha Roux Free Thinkers Society. I've been passionate about politics for as long as I can remember and feel like the best way to make change is to get involved and be a part of the process. New Orleans is at a pivotal point in its history and I hope by running for Mayor I will be able to help steer us in the right direction."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of New Orleans in 2021.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Eldon Delloyd Anderson, a native New Orleanian, was born at Sara Mayo Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Gwendolyn Anderson. My Mom had a lasting and enduring effect on my life. Mrs. Anderson genuinely believed and daily instilled in all of her (7) children and the children in her community that education, respect, and discipline goes a long way, and they can take you wherever you want to go in life. She taught us that education is the pillar of a good life and is something that no one could ever take away from you. For over nineteen (19) years I was employed by the City of New Orleans under the leadership Mayor Ernest “Dutch” Morial, Mayor Sidney Barthelemy, Mayor Marc H. Morial, and Mayor C. Ray Nagin where I helped to improve the lives of New Orleans youth. At the very age of thirteen (13), I was employed by Mayor Ernest “Dutch” Morial’s City of New Orleans’ summer youth program which brought me full-circle in working in the community at the same place (Kingsley House) where I started my education. At the age of seventeen (17) I believed in and supported the wellbeing of my community and worked at Kingsley House as a group leader where I vowed at a young age that I would always mentor the younger generation."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of New Orleans in 2021.
Party: Independent
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am Douglas Bentley, I am running for Mayor because I love my City and I will not stand by and watch it be handed over to tyrants, and big business, or to collusions. that only want to capitalize for themselves."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of New Orleans in 2021.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I have been a civl rights attorney and protector of the environment since the late 1960s. My landmark Charles Cheetham case in the early 1970s broke the New Orleans Police blue line. Charles Cheetham was brutality murdered by the New Orleans Police. I won the first judgement against the NOPD for the murder of an African American. NOPD appealed the judgement and the amount of damages were increased by the Louisiana Supreme Court. I have been President of Save Our Wetlands since 1975. I have filed 13 lawsuits in my efforts to protect the ecosystem and prevent pipelines through Louisiana. I am accomplished Jazz Photographer, Author, Musician, and New Orleans Native. My heart and soul is revitalizing the economy of New Orleans."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of New Orleans in 2021.
Party: No party preference
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "-I am Business Owner and Author -I was born and raised in New Orleans -Goldman Sachs Graduate -Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management from UNO -Masters Degree in Business Administration from UNO -Named the Top Fundraiser for saving premature babies for the March of Dimes -Chosen as one of the March of Dimes Outstanding Young Professionals -Selected as one of New Orleans Magazine's Top Female Achievers -Featured in Gambit Weekly’s 40 under 40 to watch -Author of four books"
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of New Orleans in 2021.
Party: Independent
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I'm born and orphaned in San Salvador, El Salvador at the beginning of the Salvadoran Civil War. I was adopted and rescued by my mother who grew up in Gentilly, New Orleans and my father who grew up south of Detroit. As a seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, consultant, author, and executive coach, I bring unique qualifications to office of Mayor. I specialize in Leadership and Management and have a Change Management Specialist Certification as well as an IASSC Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. I offer our city a full range of strategies, tactics, exercises, and interventions that will upgrade communication, lower operating costs, untangle bureaucracies, and streamline execution within city government. I see New Orleans as the product of its people, not of its government. I see New Orleans as a product of its strength not of its politics. I see New Orleans’ future as a product of today, not its past. I offer superlative leadership skills with the proper attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of the system, and what needs attention at what time. Operational Management of this city will be transparent and constantly measured to ensure the legacy of continuous operational improvement and an environment of transparency. I offer High Performance Government. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of New Orleans in 2021.
Party: Independent
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am Nate Jones. Candidate for Mayor of New Orleans"
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of New Orleans in 2021.
Mayoral partisanship
Mayoral elections were held in 28 of the 100 largest U.S. cities in 2021. Once mayors elected in 2021 assumed office, the mayors of 64 of the country's 100 largest cities were affiliated with the Democratic Party.
The following top-100 mayoral offices changed partisan control in 2021:
- Mayor John J. Lee of North Las Vegas, Nevada, announced that he was changing his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican on April 6, 2021.[3]
- David Bronson (R) was elected as mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, on May 11, 2021. He assumed office on July 1, 2021, replacing nonpartisan Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson.
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About the city
- See also: New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a city in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. As of 2020, its population was 383,997.
City government
- See also: Mayor-council government
The city of New Orleans uses a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body, while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for New Orleans, Louisiana | ||
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| New Orleans | Louisiana | |
| Population | 383,997 | 4,657,757 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 169 | 43,210 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 33.4% | 61.2% |
| Black/African American | 59.2% | 32.2% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| Native American | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
| Other (single race) | N/A | 1.6% |
| Multiple | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 87.7% | 85.9% |
| College graduation rate | 38% | 24.9% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $43,258 | $50,800 |
| Persons below poverty level | 23% | 18.6% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
| **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. | ||
See also
| New Orleans, Louisiana | Louisiana | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Louisiana Office of the Governor, "Gov. Edwards Delays Fall Elections in Louisiana Following Hurricane Ida," September 9, 2021
- ↑ In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee says he’s becoming a Republican," April 6, 2021
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