The 2021 New Orleans mayoral election was held on November 13, 2021, to elect the mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally scheduled to be held on October 9, 2021, the election was delayed five weeks by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards following heavy damage in the city by Hurricane Ida. A runoff was scheduled for December 11, 2021, but was ultimately unnecessary. The election was a Louisiana primary where all candidates appeared on the same ballot.
Incumbent mayor LaToya Cantrell was first elected in 2017 with 60.3% of the vote. During her re-election bid, she avoided a runoff after winning 64.7% of the vote.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Declared
- Eldon "El" Anderson, community organizer
- Belden "Noonie Man" Batiste, activist and perennial candidate
- LaToya Cantrell, incumbent mayor
- Luke Fontana, attorney and artist
- Johnese Smith, 2017 candidate for mayor
Declined
Republican Party
Declared
- Vina Nguyen, businesswoman
Independent Party
Declared
- Joseph Amato
- Douglas Bentley I
- Matthew Hill, 2017 candidate for mayor
- Nathaniel "Nate" Jones
No party affiliation
Declared
- Manny "Chevrolet" Bruno, perennial candidate
- Byron Cole, 2017 candidate for mayor
- Leilani Heno, business owner and motivational speaker
- Reginald Merchant
Endorsements
Results
References