Analysts considered McAllister's victory as a rejection of Jindal's efforts to have the seat vacated and to replace Alexander with his hand-picked candidate in a low-turnout special election.'Riser, Alexander and Jindal' , The Advocate, James Gill, November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2013. The runoff turnout was less than 19%, three percent less than in the primary.Lauren McGaughy, "Political newcomer Vance McAllister wins 5th District special election", Times-Picayune, November 16, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
