NEW ORLEANS — Calvin Duncan, a wrongfully convicted man who spent more than 28 years in prison, is projected to win the runoff election for Orleans Parish Criminal Court Clerk.

“Tonight is a dream that’s been forty years in the making,” said Duncan. “I hope that all those people who died in prison because we couldn’t get their records are looking down now. I hope they’re proud of me. We never stopped fighting for each other’s rights, and I will never stop fighting for yours. Thank you for this privilege.”

Duncan’s candidacy drew national attention due to his extraordinary personal history. While imprisoned at Angola on a murder conviction he maintained was wrongful, he studied law and assisted fellow inmates with appeals. His conviction was later overturned.

“I decided to run for office

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