Voter guide to the special election this weekend in New Orleans

The big picture: Kenn Barnes and Sidney Barthelemy II are in a runoff for a state Senate seat.

• Both men are Democrats from New Orleans. See their profiles.
• District 3 represents parts of Gentilly, Marigny, Bywater, New Orleans East and St. Bernard Parish.
• Joseph Bouie Jr. gave up the seat last year to become chancellor of Southern University New Orleans.

Zoom in: Dana Henry and Kenya Rounds are in a runoff for a state representative seat.

• Both men are Democrats from New Orleans. See their profiles.
• District 100 covers New Orleans East.
• Jason Hughes, who joined the City Council in January, previously held the seat.

If you go: Polls are open Saturday from 7am to 8pm.

• Check your sample ballot.

What's next: Residents will vote for Louisiana's U.S. Senate race in May.

• Incumbent Bill Cassidy, Rep. Julia Letlow and treasurer John Fleming are the Republican front-runners.
• Louisiana's new voting rules are in effect for this election, which means you need to register for a party affiliation in order to vote in the May 16 primary.
• The deadline to register in person is April 15.