Qualifying begins for empty state representative seat - American Press

Qualifying begins for empty state representative seat - American Press

Qualifying begins today for a special election to fill the District 37 state representative seat left vacant by the resignation of Republican Troy Romero. Qualifying will continue through 4:30 p.m. Friday for the special primary election to be held on Saturday, Feb. 7. A runoff, if needed, to be held on Saturday, March 14. Candidates can qualify with the clerk of court in the parish in which they are registered to vote. Romero, who is the former…