GNOR PAC Endorsements for May 16, 2026

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​GNOR PAC endorses the following candidates and recommends the following votes on the proposed constitutional amendment in the May 16, 2026, election:​

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United States Senator - Julia Letlow​

Louisiana Supreme Court, Associate Justice - William "Billy" Burris

BESE District 1 - "Joseph" Cao

Public Service Commission, District 1 - Mark Wright

Judge Civil District Court (Orleans Parish), Division M - Richard Perque

Judge Civil District Court (Orleans Parish), Division N - Elroy James

Judge Criminal District Court (Orleans Parish), Section J - Andrew Gaudin, Jr.

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CA No. 1 (ACT No. 223, 2025-RS - SB 8) - To authorize the addition or removal of positions in the unclassified state civil service by law - Yes

CA No. 2 (ACT No. 218, 2025-RS - SB 25) - To grant St. George community school system the authority to operate a school system - Yes

CA No. 3 (ACT No. 222, 2025-RS - HB 473) - To fund a teacher pay raise by paying down debt of the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana  - Yes

CA No. 4 (ACT No. 221, 2025-RS - HB 366) - To provide authority for a parish to classify and authorize exemptions relative to ad valorem taxes - Yes

CA No. 5 (ACT No. 219, 2025-RS - HB 63) - To change the mandatory retirement age of judges from 70 to 75 years of age - No

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GNOR PAC encourages and promotes development of the Greater New Orleans Area through support of electoral candidates and advocacy of public policy that discourages division by race, class or geography. GNOR PAC supports: free enterprise; a favorable business climate; public safety; preservation of local culture; and, limited, transparent, honest and efficient government.

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GNOR PAC endorses qualified candidates for office, including candidates running statewide in Louisiana and in the Parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, St. Charles, and Terrebonne.