2006 New Orleans mayoral election

The first round of the New Orleans mayoral election of 2006 took place on April 22, 2006; a runoff between incumbent Mayor Ray Nagin and Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu took place on May 20, resulting in reelection for Mayor Nagin. The Mayor of New Orleans is the top official in New Orleans' mayor-council system of government.

2006 New Orleans mayoral election

April 22, 2006 (first round)
May 20, 2006 (runoff)
 
Candidate Ray Nagin Mitch Landrieu
Party Democratic Democratic
First round 41,561
38.36%
31,551
29.12%
Runoff 59,460
52.35%
54,131
47.65%

 
Candidate Ron Forman Rob Couhig
Party Democratic Democratic
First round 18,764
17.32%
10,312
9.52%
Runoff Eliminated Eliminated

Results by precinct:

Mayor before election

Ray Nagin
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Ray Nagin
Democratic

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