Two Sons of Former New Orleans Politicians Vie for House District 97
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Key takeaways
- Both candidates are Democrats with political family backgrounds aiming to shape Louisiana’s House District 97.
- The election date is February 7, with early voting from January 24 through January 31.
- Eugene Green III emphasizes state resources for New Orleans and housing stability, leveraging private-sector auditing experience.
- Ed T. Murray focuses on affordability, homeowners insurance costs, and blight reduction, drawing on his legal and civic work.
- Campaign finances show notable personal loans: Green (~$54k) and Murray (~$10k loaned), with end-of-period balances reflecting ongoing fundraising activity.
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Green’s candidacy
Eugene Green III, age 36, is a property management consultant at Nationwide Real Estate and former financial auditor at Caesar’s Entertainment. The Democrat is the son of sitting District D City Councilmember Eugene Green Jr. and has prior experience as an intern under former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, plus board service with local civic groups. Green describes his role as a liaison between Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration and the state, aiming to help bring aid to New Orleans and navigate a Republican-led Legislature by building new relationships with lawmakers. He highlights his private-sector audit background as a key strength for scrutinizing budgets and ensuring resources reach the city’s core needs, including police and EMS support for state-affiliated properties.
His campaign notes a substantial personal investment: he loaned about $54,000, raised roughly $13,000, and ended the reporting period with about $45,000 to spend. His online presence at voteeugenegreeniii.com centers on housing affordability and resource allocation to New Orleans. Green is also connected to his family’s political network, which he says will help him align the city’s priorities with state funding opportunities.
Murray’s candidacy
Ed Murray is a partner at Chehardy Sherman Williams, focusing on personal injury, property damage, and other litigation. The Democrat is the son of former state Sen. Edwin R. Murray. Murray argues for making New Orleans more affordable amid rising food, utility, and housing costs, with a priority on curbing homeowners insurance costs. He emphasizes retaining the city’s pool of young professionals, who sometimes relocate to other metros like Atlanta or Houston, as well as addressing blight and aging buildings that risk crumbling. Murray’s background includes internships with state Supreme Court Justice Jefferson Hughes, U.S. Eastern District Judge Ivan Lemelle, and 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Edwin Lombard, underscoring a longstanding commitment to public service and the legal framework shaping policy. His campaign reports raising close to $50,000, loaning $10,000, and ending with roughly $53,000. Learn more at ed4nola.com.
Campaign finances
The financial snapshots show active fundraising and personal investment. Green loaned about $54,000, raised roughly $13,000, and finished the period with about $45,000 remaining. Murray raised close to $50,000, loaned $10,000, and had roughly $53,000 left at the end of the reporting period. These figures illustrate a competitive early phase with significant personal stake from both candidates as they pursue the February 7 election and seek broader support within New Orleans.
Education and background
Green — Age 36; born in New Orleans and educated locally at St. Augustine High School; earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Tulane University. He has worked in property management and financial auditing and engaged in public service through internships and Democratic committees. His campaign site is voteeugenegreeniii.com.
Murray — Age 33; born in New Orleans; attended Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida; earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Loyola University and a Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center. He is a partner at Chehardy Sherman Williams with a focus on personal injury and property damage litigation. His campaign site is ed4nola.com.
Election details and how to vote
The election is scheduled for February 7. Early voting runs Saturday, January 24 through January 31. This race is positioned to influence New Orleans’ Democratic delegation and shape city priorities on housing, blight reduction, and essential services tied to state-funded facilities.
Learn more
For direct campaign information: voteeugenegreeniii.com and ed4nola.com. This coverage synthesizes reporting from NOLA.com about New Orleans politics and candidates’ platforms.
Source: https://www.nola.com/news/politics/new-orleans-candidates/article_ca0ec7b6-68db-4865-beff-ef1120f238f3.html
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