Democrat Wins Big in Trump District as GOP Loses Ground
Democrat Chastity Verret Martinez secured victory in the special election for Louisiana House District 60, decisively defeating Republican challenger Brad Daigle. This win is notable as the district, which includes parts of Assumption and Iberville Parishes, has recently leaned Republican in federal elections, with Donald Trump carrying the district in 2024. Martinez, an Iberville Parish Council member, campaigned on platforms of affordable insurance, infrastructure improvements, expanded healthcare access, and support for education and working families, leveraging her record as a community advocate. Her win means no runoff is necessary, as she achieved a majority of the votes.
John Q. Hosedrinker