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 NEW ORLEANS — Following Saturday’s election results in Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, Sen. Karen Carter Peterson released the following statement:

“I’m honored by the faith that so many put in me because they believe in the future of this district and what we can accomplish together. I’m wishing Sen. Carter well as he represents Louisiana in Washington, and I will keep fighting every day for our communities, our people, and the change we need.”