by Nicholas Beaudrot of Electoral Math
Last week I mentioned some election shenanigans taking place in the NOLA City Council races. They didn't work. Despite being outspent by a 5-to-1 margin, Shelley Stephenson Midura (D) ousted Jay Batt (R), the sole Republican on the council. Local pundits are calling it one of the biggest political upsets in the city's history, and certainly one of the nastiest races as well.
Congratulations to the Midura campaign. I hope they all enjoy getting some sleep.
