One runoff needed to set field for two Public Service Commission races

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 17, 2026

Words: 308

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Elections to decide two seats on Louisiana’s utility regulatory panel were on the ballot for Saturday’s semi-closed party primary, and it will take a runoff before we know who exactly will face off in November’s general election.

The Republican contest in Public Service Commission District 1, which includes the Northshore region and parishes south of Lake Pontchartrain, ended with state Rep. Stephanie Hilferty of New Orleans and former Jefferson Parish President John Young advancing …

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