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Four Democratic candidates are in the running for the District 3 seat in the state Senate.
Joe Bouie vacated the seat when he resigned to become chancellor of Southern University in New Orleans.
Kenn Barnes is a former city attorney. Sidney Barthelemy, II is a businessman and son of a former New Orleans mayor.
Jon Johnson is a former member of the state House and Senate and New Orleans City Council. Chad Lauga is a lobbyist and an electrician.
Orleans and St. Bernard parish residents will vote on Saturday.
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