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Covington City Council District A · Nov 3, 2026

Maisha
Harrell-Bijou

Maisha Harrell-Bijou is running for Covington City Council District A in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Pamala McKay and Alva Drionne Smith.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · City Council District A

  1. 01Maisha Harrell-BijouYou’re reading
  2. 02Pamala McKay
  3. 03Alva Drionne Smith
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Background

About
Community organizer, pharmacy technician and library tutor in Covington; first run for public office. She has served on the board of directors of the West 30s Redemption Company and volunteered with the Covington Boys & Girls Club.
On the ballot as
Democrat

Maisha Harrell-Bijou, Pamala McKay and Alva Drionne Smith are the three candidates for District A; all three are Democrats making their first run for public office. NOLA.com

On the record: Maisha Harrell-Bijou

3 sourced
01Responsiveness to residents1 sourced position

  • Said she is a servant at heart and about putting people first.

    I’m about putting people first because I care so much about this community.”

    Own statementNOLA.comLink

02Public safety1 sourced position

  • as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote

    Named keeping the community safe among her top priorities for District A.

    Own statementNOLA.comLink

03Public facilities1 sourced position

  • as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote

    Named renovating public facilities in District A among her top priorities.

    Own statementNOLA.comLink

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