Oliver Thomas’ mayoral run ends in defeat

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 city a city that works for everyone. Now that’s my motto, where everyone not only has a seat at the table, but it’s their table.”

In regard to what has been the biggest challenge about this election?

“I have not felt like it’s been a struggle. The movement has been unbelievable in this great city. We know we deserve better and we can do better. For New Orleanians, yes it seems like it’s tough these days, yes, we have some challenges, but it’s nothing we can’t overcome. Let’s all of us come back together, it’s our city,” Thomas said.

Thomas is known in the community as “OT,” and is a native of New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward.

Thomas attended Joseph S. Clark Senior High School in New Orleans and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in business studies from the College of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

He served as Councilman for District B for eight years and served as Councilmember-At-Large for eight years during Hurricane Katrina. He has served the district for three years and nine months.

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