Louisiana State Representative Stephanie Hilferty has defeated former Jefferson Parish President John Young for a seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
She secured about 62% of the vote.
Hilferty will represent all or part of Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes on the utility regulating commission.
