[20061017]RS22436_受卡特里娜飓风和丽塔飓风影响的州的选举.pdf

1 See CRS Report RL33141, Hurricane Katrina: Social-Demographic Characteristics ofImpacted Areas, by Thomas Gabe, Gene Falk, Maggie McCarty, and Virginia W. Mason.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22436October 17, 2006Elections in States Affected by HurricanesKatrina and RitaKevin J. ColemanAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionEric A. FischerSenior Specialist in Science and TechnologyResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryThe aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita created staggering problems andchallenging conditions for the people of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas,as well as for the state and local governments there. Many problems were immediatelyapparent, whereas others that involved ongoing government functions, such as elections,were less obvious at first. As 2006 approached, the challenge of running elections in themany affected communities became clearer. The Governor of Louisiana rescheduled aFebruary city council and mayoral election in New Orleans for April 22; a runoffelection for mayor was held on May 20, at which incumbent Mayor Ray