Cao, Schroder advance from BESE District 1 Republican primary

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 17, 2026

Words: 350

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A runoff between Republicans will be needed to finalize the field in the November election to fill a vacancy on the state school board.

Former Congressman Joseph Cao of Harvey and long-time educator Ellie Schroder of Abita Springs will meet on June 27 to decide who advances in the race for District 1 on the Board of Elementary of Secondary Education.

Cao and Schroder finished ahead of New Orleans insurance executive Michael Hollis, who …

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