Louisiana voters took to the polls to elect a new Public Service Commissioner for District 1 on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.
Below are the results of the race:
FULL RESULTS | U.S. SENATE | PSC DISTRICT 1 | AMENDMENTS | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5 | CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6 | ST. TAMMANY SHERIFF | PLAQUEMINES PARISH PRESIDENT | BOGLAUSA MAYOR | ORLEANS PARISH | JEFFERSON PARISH | ST. TAMMANY PARISH | WASHINGTON PARISH | TANGIPAHOA PARISH | ST. JOHN PARISH | ST. JAMES PARISH | ST. BERNARD PARISH | PLAQUEMINES PARISH | ST. CHARLES PARISH | TERREBONNE PARISH | LAFOURCHE PARISH |
The Public Service Commissioner District 1 race is arguably one of the most important races on the May 16 ballot.
A public service commissioner regulates utilities for residents, such as power, phone lines, water, and gas.
The commissioner fights for residents to have fair prices for their utilities. Their decisions likely affect residents’ monthly budgets the most.
Commissioners only answer to the voters who elect them.
The position is currently held by term-limited Republican Eric Skrmetta. His term ends on Dec. 31.
This district covers parts of New Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, and surrounding parishes.
Many of these areas have been hit hard by hurricane damage in recent years, as well as rising utility costs.
Those on the ballot include Democrat Connie Norris, “No Party” candidate Christopher “Chris” Justin, and Rep. Stephanie Hilferty.
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