Fall 2025 Municipal Elections

NEW ORLEANS -- On Friday evening, August 15, 2025, the Independent Women’s Organization voted on endorsements for the Fall 2025 elections, endorsing 14 candidates across 10 races on the ballot October 11, 2025. Early Voting runs September 27-October 4, except Sunday, September 28.

Members of the IWO endorsed four incumbents and made four dual endorsements. The endorsements are as follows:

Mayor

State Sen. Royce Duplessis

Councilmember Helena Moreno

Sheriff

Former Superintendent Michelle Woodfork

Clerk, Criminal District Court

Clerk Darren Lombard

Assessor

Assessor Errol G. Williams

City Council At-Large, Division 1

State Rep. Delisha Boyd

State Rep. Matthew Willard

City Council At-Large, Division 2

Rev. Gregory Manning

Councilmember J.P. Morrell

City Council, District A

Holly Friedman

Aimee McCarron

City Council, District C

Councilmember Freddie King III

City Council, District D

Councilmember Eugene Green

City Council, District E

State Rep. Jason Hughes

"The Independent Women’s Organization is proud to endorse this outstanding group of candidates whose values and vision align with our mission of advancing equality, accountability, and opportunity for women and families across New Orleans,” said IWO President Lisa Ray Diggs. “Each of these leaders have demonstrated a deep commitment to good government and to building a stronger, more inclusive future for our city."

"The endorsement process is always one of the most engaging and exciting parts of our work. With so many strong candidates stepping forward this year, our members had thoughtful discussions and made thoughtful choices,” said IWO Endorsement Committee Chair Demetric Mercadel. “We are pleased to endorse a broad slate of candidates who we believe will bring energy, integrity, and dedication to public service in New Orleans."