1-minute voters' guide to New Orleans City Council election

How it works: Voters will cast ballots for two at-large seats, which serve as City Council president and vice president on alternating years, and for a district-specific councilmember.

• A new district map, approved after the 2020 census, goes into effect for this election. Use this map to see your district.

State of play: Several seats are hotly contested with only one incumbent — Councilmember Lesli Harris — unchallenged.

• With Joe Giarrusso stepping out of public office and Helena Moreno and Oliver Thomas running for mayor, their seats are wide open.

What we're watching: A testy relationship between the current council and embattled Mayor LaToya Cantrell has resulted in some expanded City Council powers.

• Whether that continues depends on who gets elected.

What's next: Early voting runs Sept. 27 through Oct. 4.

• The primary is Oct. 11, and runoffs are Nov. 15.
• Verite has a list of all candidates.
• See your polling place and sample ballot.