NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Oliver Thomas' mayoral run ended in defeat on Oct. 11.

He was elected in 2021 to serve as Councilmember for District E. In this election he ran for Mayor of the City of New Orleans.

On Election Day, Thomas started his day with sign-waving at the WalMart on Bullard Avenue in New Orleans East. Following the sign-waving, he went to vote at Resurrection of Our Lord Church.

His Election Night Watch Party was held at Maison Blanche.

When asked why he feels he is the best fit to be Mayor of New Orleans, he said, "Because of my institutional knowledge, experience, and vision. If a city ever needed to get up, when it feels like it's been knocked down, who's life represents that. One thing I know, I don't quit. We need to get up together, motivate each other, and make this c

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