Gabriela Biro

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Gabriela Biro

Democratic Party

Orleans Parish School Board District 2

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Ethan Ashley

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

December 7, 2024

Education

High school

The NoVA Project

Personal

Profession

Barber

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Gabriela Biro (Democratic Party) is a member of the Orleans Parish School Board in Louisiana, representing District 2. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Biro (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Orleans Parish School Board to represent District 2 in Louisiana. She won in the general election on December 7, 2024.

Biro completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Gabriela Biro earned a high school diploma from The NoVA Project. Her career experience includes working as a barber.

Elections

2024

See also: Orleans Parish School Board, Louisiana, elections (2024)

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 Orleans Parish School Board District 2

Gabriela Biro defeated Eric Jones in the general election for Orleans Parish School Board District 2 on December 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabriela Biro (D)	54.8	2,061
	Submit photo	Eric Jones (D)	45.2	1,701

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,762
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Orleans Parish School Board District 2

Eric Jones and Gabriela Biro defeated Chan Tucker in the primary for Orleans Parish School Board District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Eric Jones (D)	43.9	8,624
✔		Gabriela Biro (D)	30.1	5,909
		Chan Tucker (D)	25.9	5,090

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,623
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Biro in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Gabriela Biro completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Biro's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a working mom, a hairstylist with a finger on the pulse of the community. I've spoken with hundreds of parents in my work, in my community activism, and in raising my son alongside fellow New Orleans parents and children. These conversations have made it clear that my generation's parents are uncertain about the quality and stability of their children's education here in New Orleans. When I saw an opening in my District 2 School Board, I knew that we could no longer leave it up to chance that a candidate would step up and guide New Orleans schools with commitment to children, parents, and teachers. I am that candidate and I am asking for your vote as a parent striving to deliver strong educational outcomes to every member of the New Orleans and District 2 community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Inclusive & Holistic Education: I believe quality education should be accessible to all New Orleans families regardless of income, disability, or background. I advocate for safe and supportive educational environments that foster students' physical and emotional well-being, preparing them for success in the twenty-first century.
• Support Teachers & Staff I want to ensure fair pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong union support for teachers and staff to reinforce their vital community roles. When pay and working conditions are adequate for teachers, we end the cycle of staff burnout and turnover. This supports long-term teaching roles that allow educators to cultivate their skills and experience to best serve our communities.
• Accountability & Integrity: I am running to combat corruption and charter school churn. Furthermore, I aim to protect the integrity of public schools by ensuring accountability, and opposing divisive culture-war policies.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, Municipal Policy, Economic Justice, Health and Wellness, Labor

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Bananaphone" by Raffi, which brings up something very interesting about that artist that I didn't learn until I was a parent. Raffi believes in, and has formed a non-profit organization around, radical societal transformations centered around the urgent and universal need to promote our children's development.

And, on the musical front, Raffi is one of my favorite kids song authors, especially if you need a break from Baby Shark on repeat!

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

Translate the diverse needs of the students, parents, and teachers into effective policy

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

At this time of writing, I have received endorsements from United Teachers of New Orleans, Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, New Orleans Democratic Socialists of America, and Forum for Equality.

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