NEW ORLEANS —

The polls are open in New Orleans, and tens of thousands of people are expected to vote today for mayor and for several city council seats. Advertisement

GOP State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty and Democratic State Rep. Alonzo Knox joined WDSU's Morgan Lentes in the studio to provide election day insight.

The representatives discussed what issues voters are focused on in the mayoral race and issues they believe the incoming city council should prioritize.

They also discussed the significance of safety, homelessness and infrastructure reforms for the city's future leadership.

Polls close at 8 p.m.

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