Hilferty wins GOP bid for Public Service Commission seat; Cao advances in BESE race

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 28, 2026

Words: 370

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Beyond the U.S. Senate race, the undercard in Saturday’s party primary in Louisiana featured two Republican runoffs for seats on the Public Service Commission and state school board.

Both were in districts covering the New Orleans-Northshore area, and their outcome finalizes the ballot for the November general election.

State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty of New Orleans earned the GOP nod for the District 1 Public Service Commission race. She held a sizable lead over former …

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