Calvin Duncan, a self-taught legal expert who was wrongfully convicted of murder, has won the election for Orleans Parish Clerk of Criminal Court, marking a significant political shift in New Orleans. Duncan, known for his advocacy work while incarcerated, was elected over incumbent Darren Lombard in a hotly contested runoff election. His victory signals hope for reform in a city notorious for wrongful convictions, as he plans to leverage his experience to improve the criminal justice system and its records management.