Event Brief
Democrat Wins Louisiana Special Election in Trump District
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Summary: Chasity Verret Martinez defeats Republican in a district Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
WHO: Chasity Verret Martinez
WHAT: Won special election for state House seat
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 3:25 PM ET
WHERE: Louisiana
WHY: To fill a vacant state House seat
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