Businessman and community advocate Jeremy Stine has been declared the winner of  the special election in Louisiana’s 27th State Senate District.

“The voters of Calcasieu Parish decisively chose to usher in a new generation of leadership,” Stine said in an email to the American Press. “While many challenges still lie ahead, I’m incredibly humbled our community entrusted me with this responsibility. I promise to serve our district with a servant’s heart and use the values of faith, family, and community as my guiding principles in the State Senate. From Carlyss to Moss Bluff, I want each constituent to know; whether you voted for me or not, your State Senator is here to listen, learn, and work with anyone to rebuild our community.” 

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