Candidates disqualified from Orleans Parish political races
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Three candidates have been removed from their political races in Orleans Parish.
Tyrell Morris and Gabrielle Thomas in the mayoral race, and Willie Miller Junior in the race City Council District-E. All three were disqualified due to tax issues.
The case of a fourth candidate, Kevin Clark, is headed to an appeals court.
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