Our latest internal polling shows that Senator Royce Duplessis has surged into a strong second place with 22% of the vote, and Moreno has stalled. 

Most importantly, Duplessis and Moreno are now in a dead heat for the Mayor’s Office in a two-way race. After message testing, Moreno only leads by 48.5% to 43.1%, a statistical tie within the margin of error. 

The undecided voters still up for grabs overwhelmingly overlap with Royce’s base, making a runoff win even more likely. Voters are energized by his bold vision and ready for a mayor who listens, leads, and delivers. 

Royce isn’t caught up in City Hall drama, he’s focused on solutions that will make New Orleans an easier and more affordable place to live. His plan will:

• Create 40,000 affordable housing units and bring vacant homes back into commerce
• Sustain real reductions in crime while improving officer pay, training, and support
• Invest in small businesses and workforce development, ensuring neighborhoods like New Orleans East and the Lower 9th Ward share in the city’s economic success
• Deliver basic city services, from twice-a-week garbage pickup to real street repair
• Put kids and families first with universal early childhood education and citywide literacy initiatives

We want you to be part of this movement. Join us at one of our upcoming events:

Show everyone you are #RollingwithRoyce by helping us cheer on our choice at these upcoming forums. 

OPDEC Endorsement Forum: 

Friday, August 22 at 6 PM 

SUNO’s Millie M. Charles School of Social Work Auditorium (6801 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126)

Save Our Soul Mayoral Forum:

Saturday, August 23 at 10 AM

Treme Recreation Community Center (900 N Villere St, New Orleans, LA 70116)

Lakeshore Property Owners Assoc. Mayoral Forum:

Monday, August 25 at 6 PM

New Orleans Lakefront Airport (6001 Star and Stripes Blvd Suite 204, New Orleans, LA 70126)

This campaign is powered by people like you. Here’s how you can make a difference:

• Volunteer: Knock doors, make calls, or host a house party.
• Donate: Every contribution fuels our momentum.
• Spread the word: Share our vision with friends and neighbors.

Together, we can turn the page on dysfunction and build the future New Orleans deserves.

-Tyronne Walker

Senior Strategist for Royce Duplessis for Mayor

ABOUT STATE SENATOR ROYCE DUPLESSIS

Royce Duplessis is a State Senator representing Louisiana’s 5th District. Known for effective leadership and coalition building, he has focused on tackling the city’s most pressing challenges, including housing affordability, public safety, infrastructure, economic opportunity, and government accountability. Royce and his wife Krystle reside in Central City with their daughter Reese.

Paid for by Committee to Elect Royce Duplessis

Our mailing address is:

PO Box 50111

New Orleans, LA 70150