Richard Twiggs Jr.
Richard Twiggs Jr. (unaffiliated) (also known as Ricky) is running for election for Mayor of New Orleans in Louisiana. He is on the ballot in the primary on October 11, 2025.[source]
Twiggs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Richard Twiggs Jr. was born in Glendale, California. He graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School. He earned a graduate degree from the University of Holy Cross in 2017. His career experience includes working as a counselor, business consultant, and entrepreneur.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Mayoral election in New Orleans, Louisiana (2025)
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
The primary will occur on October 11, 2025. The general election will occur on October 11, 2025. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of New Orleans
The following candidates are running in the primary for Mayor of New Orleans on October 11, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Royce Duplessis (D) | |
| Arthur Hunter (D) | ||
 | Helena Moreno (D) | |
| Oliver Thomas (D) | ||
 | Frank Janusa (R) | |
| Joseph Bikulege (Unaffiliated) | ||
 | Manny Chevrolet Bruno (Unaffiliated) | |
| Russell Butler (Unaffiliated) | ||
| Eileen Carter (Unaffiliated) | ||
 | Renada Collins (Unaffiliated) | |
 | Frank Scurlock (Unaffiliated) | |
 | Richard Twiggs Jr. (Unaffiliated)  | |
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Richard Twiggs Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Twiggs' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have been instrumental in bringing 3D printing technology to Louisiana and have dedicated much of my career to expanding access to mental health care. I have helped launch numerous addiction facilities and consulted with outpatient centers in New Orleans to increase care availability.
With my background in both business and mental health, I am uniquely positioned to lead New Orleans through the challenges of mental health, education, and economic reform. My campaign is built on four pillars: Mental Health Reform, Crime and Anti-Corruption Reform, Education and Teacher Reform, and Job Creation & Infrastructure Development. I am committed to creating a "new" New Orleans where opportunity, well-being, and growth are accessible to all.- Mental health care in New Orleans is in crisis, and as an award-winning Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), I understand the urgency of addressing this problem at its root. Mental health reform is not just a component of my platform—it is the heart of my campaign.
- For over 150 years, New Orleans has been controlled by the same entrenched political machine. The Democratic Party's grip on the city has resulted in stagnation, inefficiency, and a lack of accountability. It is time for a new era of leadership—one that prioritizes the people over party politics and delivers tangible results for the citizens of New Orleans.
- Education is the foundation of a prosperous society, yet New Orleans' public school system has been systematically neglected. The failures of the charter school experiment and the disempowerment of the elected school board have left our children and teachers struggling. I will rebuild New Orleans' education system from the ground up, focusing on restoring public schools, empowering teachers, and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
The Fire Next Time- James Baldwin
The Rebel- Albert Camus
Teacher Shortage and continued destruction of education system.
Corruption.
Crime Rates Increase due to lack of work.
Loss of Economic Opportunity due to failure to expand outside of the tourism / hospitality industry.
Collapse of Medical and Mental Health Industry.
Grid Failure and unimaginably expensive utilities.
Sewerage and Waterboard failure.
Integrity is key to rebuilding that trust. I would establish independent oversight to address misconduct and enhance transparency through regular reporting on police activities. Open communication between law enforcement and the community is essential, as is reforming internal disciplinary processes to ensure fairness.
Compassion is central to my vision. Too often, police are tasked with handling mental health crises without proper resources. I will integrate mental health professionals into law enforcement response teams and expand training to ensure officers approach mental health situations with care and expertise.
Reform is needed to balance support for law enforcement with accountability. Officers deserve the tools to succeed and an environment that is free from internal corruption / politics. They must also be aware that they will face consequences for misconduct. I will promote community policing, diversify the police force, and implement alternatives to policing in non-violent situations like mental health crises and unhoused/homelessness.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 27, 2024
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