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NOLA leaders call for special election after Gov. Landry’s elimination of Duncan’s seat
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:26 am
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:26 am
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Mayor Helena Moreno and the New Orleans City Council are calling for a special election after Republican state lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry rushed to eliminate the position of newly elected clerk of criminal court, Calvin Duncan.
Shortly after Duncan, an exonerated Black man and a Democrat, won the seat by 68%, GOP State Sen. Jay Morris of Monroe, under Landry’s guidance, pushed through unusual legislation to eliminate the position completely — just days before Duncan was scheduled to assume office.
The measure has sparked backlash across the country and infuriated many New Orleans voters, and now city officials are pushing back through legal arguments.
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On Monday, the council is expected to pass an ordinance calling for a special election and to appoint an interim clerk of court.
“This is not about politics or personalities,” Moreno said. “It is about ensuring that the public maintains confidence in our democratic institutions and that no branch of government abdicates its responsibility when faced with unprecedented changes subject to immense dispute.”
Duncan, meanwhile, says he is prepared to run again, in the midst of legal challenges to Landry's new law.
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Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:49 am to 4cubbies
I’m disappointed so many people are ok with the State using broad constitutional authority to override a legitimate local electoral outcome and diminish local democratic governance.
Senator Jay Morris, who does not live in New Orleans and does not meaningfully engage with Orleans Parish Criminal Court, authored legislation reshaping a local institution for residents he does not represent. Legislators from across the state then imposed that decision on a parish whose voters had already spoken at the ballot box.
We are still hearing about a “stolen election” 6 years after Trump lost but very few people see anything wrong with Landry using what amounts to a loophole to quash the outcome of a legitimate election just because he can. This is extremely concerning.
Senator Jay Morris, who does not live in New Orleans and does not meaningfully engage with Orleans Parish Criminal Court, authored legislation reshaping a local institution for residents he does not represent. Legislators from across the state then imposed that decision on a parish whose voters had already spoken at the ballot box.
We are still hearing about a “stolen election” 6 years after Trump lost but very few people see anything wrong with Landry using what amounts to a loophole to quash the outcome of a legitimate election just because he can. This is extremely concerning.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:52 am to 4cubbies
In your opinion, why did they get rid of the position?
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:54 am to 4cubbies
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Senator Jay Morris, who does not live in New Orleans and does not meaningfully engage with Orleans Parish Criminal Court, authored legislation reshaping a local institution for residents he does not represent.
I’m sorry but frick New Orleans. Change your corrupt shitty crime infested city and get on board with a healthy safe atmosphere for residents and visitors, or take it up your corrupt asses.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:54 am to 4cubbies
By any measure New Orleans does not have a functioning government. Who cares. I’d wager this affects you in some financial or other sense.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:55 am to NIH
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By any measure New Orleans does not have a functioning government. Who cares. I’d wager this affects you in some financial or other sense.
She works with da yutes
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:56 am to 4cubbies
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The measure has sparked backlash across the country
Has it really? Cause this is the first I’ve heard of it
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:57 am to 4cubbies
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I’m disappointed so many people are ok with the State using broad constitutional authority to override a legitimate local electoral outcome and diminish local democratic governance.
The people that got rid of the position were also elected.
Democracy.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 11:58 am to 4cubbies
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The measure has sparked backlash across the country
No it hasn't. No one outside of Louisiana cares about this.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:01 pm to imjustafatkid
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No it hasn't. No one outside of Louisiana cares about this.
There are dozens of bot accounts posting about the subject.
DOZENS!!!!
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:04 pm to 4cubbies
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ok with the State using broad constitutional authority to override a legitimate local electoral outcome
With New Orleans’s voting past, I’m thinking the governor doing the opposite of whatever those people vote for will be a better outcome for the state.
Just recently, the acting DA, the former mayor, and the former Orleans parish Sheriff were all indicted on felony charges.
The three most important people in the parish all corrupt and incompetent.
This post was edited on 5/9/26 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:05 pm to imjustafatkid
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The measure has sparked backlash across the country
No it hasn't. No one outside of Louisiana cares about this
Most inside Louisiana don't care
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:05 pm to 4cubbies
Phase ta two
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:06 pm to 4cubbies
Who pays for the office? The state or the parish or both? If both, what is the split?
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:11 pm to 4cubbies
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Duncan, an exonerated Black man and a Democrat
If he was gay he’d be untouchable.
He also wouldn’t have gotten elected.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:12 pm to 4cubbies
Why was orleans parish the only parish to have 2 distinct clerks of court?
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:14 pm to JimEverett
The salary is generally paid for by fees generated from the courts. The state has a supplemental fund that may or may not help pay clerks salaries, I’m not 100 percent solid on the mechanics of that arrangement.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:15 pm to loogaroo
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In your opinion, why did they get rid of the position?
Murill and Landry got their feelings hurt when Duncan called the state out for wrongfully convicting him.
There’s some logic to consolidating the position (although innnew Orleans having own person so civil and criminal gives me pause) but 1000 % it was pretextual and purely a vindictive move.
This post was edited on 5/9/26 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:22 pm to 4cubbies
Legislature passes plan to consolidate Orleans Parish court clerk offices after heated debate
But hey, New Orleans wants a special election in November to fill the "novel" consolidated position of Clerk of Court.
Glad they're focusing on the important things like a special election and not about how they basically needed a loan to keep functioning.
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The Louisiana House voted 63-28 Thursday to eliminate the New Orleans clerk of criminal court position, a move that would prevent newly elected clerk Calvin Duncan from serving his term.
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The legislation, authored by Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe, targeted Orleans as the only Louisiana parish with separate civil and criminal court clerks.
Morris had said that the bill would save the state money by consolidating the offices.
Members of the Legislative Black Caucus said they felt disrespected by what they described as an overreach.
“It is not right for a member from West Monroe to tell New Orleans what to do in their elections,” said Rep. Denise Marcelle, D-Baton Rouge.
But hey, New Orleans wants a special election in November to fill the "novel" consolidated position of Clerk of Court.
Glad they're focusing on the important things like a special election and not about how they basically needed a loan to keep functioning.
Posted on 5/9/26 at 12:26 pm to 4cubbies
Orleans Parish merged the Civil and Criminal Sheriff's Offices in 2010, according to State Law. There is no reason why the same can't be done with the Clerk of Court's office. No other parish in Louisiana has separate clerks or sheriffs for civil and criminal matters.
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