Former Giarrusso staffers Friedman and McCarron vie for open council seat

Holly Friedman and Aimee McCarron advanced to the Nov. 15 runoff after neither secured a majority in last month’s primary.

New Orleans voters to decide on hotly contested criminal clerk runoff

The contest pits incumbent Darren Lombard against Calvin Duncan, a formerly incarcerated man who spent more than 28 years ...

Nov. 15 Election Guide: What voters need to know before heading to the polls

Early voting for the Nov. 15 election runs Nov. 1–8 in New Orleans and nearby parishes. Key runoffs, city propositions, and parish millages on the ballot.

Are banks open on Election Day? What's open and closed across the country

While it's not a federal holiday, you may be wondering how Election Day impacts mail delivery, banks, the stock market and other businesses.