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Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez Wins Louisiana State House Special Seat in District Trump Won
- On Saturday night, February 7, 2026, Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez won the Louisiana House District 60 special election with about 62% of the vote, avoiding a runoff.
- The vacancy opened when Chad Brown accepted a state appointment from Gov. Jeff Landry last year, and Republicans saw the seat as a GOP pickup after President Donald Trump carried the district in 2024.
- Outspent about 3-to-1, Martinez campaigned on affordable insurance, infrastructure, and expanded health care, winning despite Republican opposition, marking a 37-point swing from 2024.
- The outcome leaves the Louisiana Legislature's party balance unchanged, as Martinez will be sworn in once the Louisiana Secretary of State certifies results, and Republicans missed their only special-election pickup opportunity.
- Amid recent special-election gains for Democrats, Martinez's win follows last week’s Texas 9th flip, as Democrats have flipped eight districts since Mr. Trump took office.
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