September 2, 2025
The Junior League of New Orleans was proud to partner with United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s Women United, the New Orleans, Crescent City, and Pontchartrain Chapters of The Links, Incorporated, and the National Council of Jewish Women, Greater New Orleans to host the 2025 New Orleans Mayoral Forum.
State Senator Royce Duplessis, Councilmember Helena Moreno, and Councilmember Oliver Thomas joined WDSU Anchor Gina Swanson for a lively discussion on the issues that matter most to women and families in our community, including economic mobility, women’s health, public safety, civic infrastructure, economic equity, and access to opportunity.
The conversation was guided by findings from JLNO’s 2024 Status of Women in New Orleans report and United Way’s 2025 A.L.I.C.E. Report. Questions were developed by the planning committee and were not shared with the candidates in advance.
Press Coverage
- The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com – New Orleans Mayoral Forum Highlights Key Issues
- The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com – New Orleans Mayoral Forum Coverage – Wake Up NOLA Edition
Save the Date – Mayoral Election
- Early voting: Sept. 27–Oct. 4, 2025 (closed Sunday, Sept. 28)
- Election day: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
Voter registration deadlines are Sept. 10 for in person, by mail, or at the OMV office, and Sept. 20 for online registration via GeauxVote. For more information about elections and voter registration in Louisiana, visit the Secretary of State’s website.