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Bruneau left the legislature with nine months remaining in his eighth term, having even accelerated his original departure date by two weeks. A [[special election]] was therefore held to choose his successor. His son, Jeb E. Bruneau, ran unsuccessfully for the seat, having lost a March 31, 2007, runoff to fellow  Republican [[Nicholas Lorusso]], a New Orleans attorney. Also in the race in the spring was [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] activist Deborah Langhoff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neworleansblack.com/politics/620/article/|title=Section Politics:Two File for Open Seat on City Council|publisher=neworleansblack.com|accessdate=October 14, 2009; website no longer operational}}</ref>

Bruneau left the legislature with nine months remaining in his eighth term, having even accelerated his original departure date by two weeks. A [[special election]] was therefore held to choose his successor. His son, Jeb E. Bruneau, ran unsuccessfully for the seat, having lost a March 31, 2007, runoff to fellow  Republican [[Nicholas Lorusso]], a New Orleans attorney. Also in the race in the spring was [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] activist Deborah Langhoff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neworleansblack.com/politics/620/article/|title=Section Politics:Two File for Open Seat on City Council|publisher=neworleansblack.com|accessdate=October 14, 2009; website no longer operational}}</ref>

Thereafter, Bruneau's other son, Adrian Lee Bruneau (born c. 1972), failed in the regular nonpartisan blanket primary, held on October 20, 2007, to select a full-term successor to the term-limited Bruneau. Lorusso again prevailed, having defeated Adrian Bruneau and, again, the Democrat Deborah Langhoff. In addition to Lakeview, the 94th District includes Mid-City, City Park, and the Lake areas of Orleans Parish.<ref name=notp>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/capital/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1176786987289820.xml&coll=1|title=Peppi Bruneau speeds up resignation|publisher='The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=October 14, 2009}}</ref> It was redistricted in 2011 for the 2012 legislative session.

Thereafter, Bruneau's other son, Adrian Lee Bruneau (born c. 1972), failed in the regular nonpartisan blanket primary, held on October 20, 2007, to select a full-term successor to the term-limited Bruneau. Lorusso again prevailed, having defeated Adrian Bruneau and, again, the Democrat Deborah Langhoff. In addition to Lakeview, the 94th District includes Mid-City, City Park, and the Lake areas of Orleans Parish.<ref name=notp>"Peppi Bruneau speeds up resignation," ''The New Orleans Times-Picayune,'' accessed October 14, 2009.</ref> It was redistricted in 2011 for the 2012 legislative session.

Bruneau, known for his flamboyance, wit, humor, and theatrics in the House,<ref name=nola/> was originally elected as an Independent but in 1984 switched to Republican affiliation, He was elected as a Republican in 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembers1812_2008.pdf|title=Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2024|publisher=house.louisiana.gov|accessdate=April 22, 2021}}</ref>

Known for his flamboyance, wit, humor, and theatrics in the House,<ref name=nola/> Bruneau was originally elected as an Independent but in 1984 switched to Republican affiliation, He was elected as a Republican in 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembers1812_2008.pdf|title=Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2024|publisher=house.louisiana.gov|accessdate=April 22, 2021}}</ref>

During [[Hurricane Katrina]], Bruneau lost his home, law offices, and certain business interests. He sent dozens of updates and newsletters to constituents advising them of their options after Katrina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakeviewcivic.org/Bruneau.html|title=Katrina Updates and Newsletters from Rep. Bruneau|publisher=lakeviewcivic.org|accessdate=October 14, 2009}}</ref>

During [[Hurricane Katrina]], Bruneau lost his home, law offices, and certain business interests. He sent dozens of updates and newsletters to constituents advising them of their options after Katrina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakeviewcivic.org/Bruneau.html|title=Katrina Updates and Newsletters from Rep. Bruneau|publisher=lakeviewcivic.org|accessdate=October 14, 2009}}</ref>