Music icon Stevie Wonder will headline a fundraiser in New Orleans early next month for longtime friend and supporter , Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu . `` We are overjoyed to have the continued support of the legendary Stevie Wonder , whose music resonates with Louisianians across the state , '' said Fabien Levy , Communications Director for the Landrieu campaign , in a press release out Tuesday . `` His music has inspired millions , and we are excited to have him help us strongly close out our campaign . '' The Times-Picayune reports that the event will take place Dec. 1 , just five days before Landrieu faces a runoff against Republican challenger Rep. Bill Cassidy . The fundraiser marks the campaign 's final push to get last minute support for the three-term incumbent . This is n't the first time Wonder , who is set to receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom , has helped Landrieu this election season . He also recorded a radio ad for her during the primaries .
R & B singer Stevie Wonder will headline a Landrieu fundraiser on Dec. 1 . Wonder previously recorded a radio ad for the incumbent . Landrieu is in a tight runoff race slated for Dec. 6 .