Helena Moreno Wins New Orleans Mayoral Race Amidst Local Concerns
Helena Moreno emerged victorious in the New Orleans mayoral race, securing an outright win with 55% of the vote and avoiding a runoff. Moreno’s platform centered on public safety, economic development, and improved city services, having raised over $3.4 million during her campaign. The election comes as the city prepares for a transition after LaToya Cantrell, who faced federal corruption charges and term limits, concludes her tenure. Moreno, a former television reporter and state representative, will take office in January and has already voiced opposition to the deployment of federal troops, a measure suggested by both former President Donald Trump and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
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