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St. Landry Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 3, 1998. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 1

Paulette G. Olivier (Democrat) won with 54.4% of the vote.

  • Paulette G. Olivier DemocratElected

    54.4% 638 votes

  • Anthony Standberry DemocratDefeated

    45.6% 535 votes

1,173 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 2

Charles W. Ross (Democrat) won with 59.5% of the vote.

  • Charles W. Ross DemocratElected

    59.5% 772 votes

  • Joseph L. Laday DemocratDefeated

    40.5% 525 votes

1,297 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 3

John Miller (Democrat) won with 58.2% of the vote.

  • John Miller DemocratElected

    58.2% 831 votes

  • Mary Jane Guidry DemocratDefeated

    41.8% 597 votes

1,428 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 4

Dillard "Butch" Deville (Democrat) won with 54.8% of the vote.

  • Dillard "Butch" Deville DemocratElected

    54.8% 918 votes

  • Nathaniel Thierry DemocratDefeated

    45.2% 758 votes

1,676 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 5

No one got a majority, so Marx "Sonny" Budden (Democrat) and Luther G. Hill, Sr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Marx "Sonny" Budden DemocratIn runoff

    47.4% 624 votes

  • Luther G. Hill, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    35.2% 464 votes

  • Osborn H. Christon DemocratDefeated

    17.4% 229 votes

1,317 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 8

Jerry J. Domengeaux (Democrat) won with 53.8% of the vote.

  • Jerry J. Domengeaux DemocratElected

    53.8% 1,170 votes

  • Charles A. Richard DemocratDefeated

    46.2% 1,006 votes

2,176 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 10

Quincy M. Richard (Democrat) won with 68.1% of the vote.

  • Quincy M. Richard DemocratElected

    68.1% 938 votes

  • Gilbert Austin, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    31.9% 440 votes

1,378 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District 11

Roger Young (Democrat) won with 50.2% of the vote.

  • Roger Young DemocratElected

    50.2% 549 votes

  • George Soileau, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    49.8% 544 votes

1,093 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Eunice

Chief of Police, City of Eunice

No one got a majority, so Charles Manuel (Democrat) and Gary "Goose" Fontenot (Other party) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Charles Manuel 43.4%, Gary "Goose" Fontenot 40.0%, Terry Darbonne 15.4%, Houston Guillory 1.1%.

  • Charles Manuel DemocratIn runoff

    44.2% 1,362 votes

  • Gary "Goose" Fontenot Other partyIn runoff

    39.0% 1,203 votes

  • Terry Darbonne RepublicanDefeated

    15.7% 483 votes

  • Houston Guillory RepublicanDefeated

    1.1% 34 votes

3,082 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCharles ManuelGary "Goose" FontenotTerry DarbonneHouston GuilloryTurnout
Acadia Parish63.5%7314.8%1721.7%250.0%0
St. Landry Parish43.4%1,28940.0%1,18615.4%4581.1%34

Alderman, Ward 1, City of Eunice

Louis A. Pavur (Democrat) won with 55.7% of the vote.

  • Louis A. Pavur DemocratElected

    55.7% 402 votes

  • Matthew L. Vidrine DemocratDefeated

    44.3% 320 votes

722 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 2, City of Eunice

Nolton "Puncho" Anderson (Democrat) won with 54.3% of the vote.

  • Nolton "Puncho" Anderson DemocratElected

    54.3% 397 votes

  • Lee E. Jordan Edwards DemocratDefeated

    39.9% 292 votes

  • Joseph Lawrence DemocratDefeated

    5.7% 42 votes

731 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, City of Eunice

Chawana V. Fontenot (Republican) won with 50.7% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Chawana V. Fontenot 55.1%, Harry B. Summerlin 33.4%, Dana P. Hebert 11.4%.

  • Chawana V. Fontenot RepublicanElected

    50.7% 453 votes

  • Harry B. Summerlin Other partyDefeated

    39.1% 350 votes

  • Dana P. Hebert DemocratDefeated

    10.2% 91 votes

894 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishChawana V. FontenotHarry B. SummerlinDana P. HebertTurnout
Acadia Parish20.7%2477.6%901.7%2
St. Landry Parish55.1%42933.4%26011.4%89

Alderman, Ward 4, City of Eunice

Charles "Brother" Atchison (Republican) won with 54.6% of the vote.

  • Charles "Brother" Atchison RepublicanElected

    54.6% 417 votes

  • Dale Soileau DemocratDefeated

    45.4% 347 votes

764 votes cast.

City of Opelousas

Mayor, City of Opelousas

No one got a majority, so John A. Vallien (Democrat) and Darryl Wagley (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • John A. Vallien DemocratIn runoff

    41.5% 2,118 votes

  • Darryl Wagley DemocratIn runoff

    33.8% 1,724 votes

  • Michael R. "Mike" Thibodeaux DemocratDefeated

    24.7% 1,259 votes

5,101 votes cast.

Alderman, at Large, City of Opelousas

Le Roy R. Payne (Other party) won with 51.8% of the vote.

  • Le Roy R. Payne Other partyElected

    51.8% 2,411 votes

  • John Berlin Pitre DemocratDefeated

    48.2% 2,241 votes

4,652 votes cast.

Alderman, District B, City of Opelousas

Gregory T. Castain (Democrat) won with 50.8% of the vote.

  • Gregory T. Castain DemocratElected

    50.8% 481 votes

  • Louis Butler, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    49.2% 466 votes

947 votes cast.

Alderman, District D, City of Opelousas

Charlie McKinney (Democrat) won with 62.5% of the vote.

  • Charlie McKinney DemocratElected

    62.5% 467 votes

  • Huey "Hawk" Hawkins DemocratDefeated

    37.5% 280 votes

747 votes cast.

Alderman, District E, City of Opelousas

Joe Charles (Democrat) won with 63.9% of the vote.

  • Joe Charles DemocratElected

    63.9% 640 votes

  • Jacqueline Shilo Gradnigo DemocratDefeated

    36.1% 362 votes

1,002 votes cast.

Town of Arnaudville

Mayor, Town of Arnaudville

Kathy M. Richard (Democrat) won with 57.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Kathy M. Richard 57.4%, Lanard Meche 42.6%.

  • Kathy M. Richard DemocratElected

    57.2% 383 votes

  • Lanard Meche DemocratDefeated

    42.8% 286 votes

669 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishKathy M. RichardLanard MecheTurnout
St. Landry Parish57.4%36342.6%269
St. Martin Parish54.1%2045.9%17

Chief of Police, Town of Arnaudville

Mike Duplechain (Democrat) won with 57.4% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Mike Duplechain 57.9%, Joseph "Jo Jo" Carriere 42.1%.

  • Mike Duplechain DemocratElected

    57.4% 376 votes

  • Joseph "Jo Jo" Carriere DemocratDefeated

    42.6% 279 votes

655 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMike DuplechainJoseph "Jo Jo" CarriereTurnout
St. Landry Parish57.9%35842.1%260
St. Martin Parish48.6%1851.4%19

Aldermen, Town of Arnaudville

Gerald J. Guidry (Democrat), Levan Stelly (Democrat), Todd M. Meche (Republican), Louis E. Stelly, Jr. (Democrat), and Chester "Doc" Broussard (Democrat) won.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Gerald J. Guidry 14.9%, Levan Stelly 11.7%, Todd M. Meche 11.2%, Louis E. Stelly, Jr. 10.9%.

  • Gerald J. Guidry DemocratElected

    14.9% 464 votes

  • Levan Stelly DemocratElected

    11.8% 367 votes

  • Todd M. Meche RepublicanElected

    11.3% 351 votes

  • Louis E. Stelly, Jr. DemocratElected

    10.9% 339 votes

  • Chester "Doc" Broussard DemocratElected

    10.8% 336 votes

5 other candidates: 40.5% together
Leo Quebedeaux Democrat10.5%327
Remi Olivier Democrat10.3%320
Norma K. Stelly Democrat6.9%214
Jimmie Marks Democrat6.7%208
Suzette Angelle Taylor Democrat6.2%194

3,120 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
St. Landry ParishGerald J. Guidry14.9%
St. Martin ParishGerald J. Guidry14.5%

Town of Grand Coteau

Mayor, Town of Grand Coteau

Jean Jones Coco (Democrat) won with 63.1% of the vote.

  • Jean Jones Coco DemocratElected

    63.1% 296 votes

  • Richard Burleigh DemocratDefeated

    36.9% 173 votes

469 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Grand Coteau

No one got a majority, so Abby Andrus (Democrat) and Raymond E. Simmons (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Abby Andrus DemocratIn runoff

    32.5% 155 votes

  • Raymond E. Simmons DemocratIn runoff

    30.2% 144 votes

  • Wilton Guidry DemocratDefeated

    20.3% 97 votes

  • Raymond H. Mayfield DemocratDefeated

    12.4% 59 votes

  • Gilbert "Tossie" Mayfield, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    4.6% 22 votes

477 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Grand Coteau

Russell Richards, Jr. (Democrat), David T. Richard (Democrat), Jonty Coco (Democrat), Gail Lark (Democrat), and Theogene Lavergne (Democrat) won.

  • Russell Richards, Jr. DemocratElected

    17.5% 360 votes

  • David T. Richard DemocratElected

    16.8% 346 votes

  • Jonty Coco DemocratElected

    13.0% 269 votes

  • Gail Lark DemocratElected

    12.8% 264 votes

  • Theogene Lavergne DemocratElected

    11.5% 238 votes

3 other candidates: 28.4% together
John Howard Broussard Democrat10.8%222
Wallace "Brother" Belson, Jr. Democrat10.4%215
Louis B. Gradney Democrat7.2%149

2,063 votes cast.

Town of Leonville

Mayor, Town of Leonville

Joel Lanclos, Jr. (Democrat) won with 68.7% of the vote.

  • Joel Lanclos, Jr. DemocratElected

    68.7% 338 votes

  • Cleveland M. Auzenne DemocratDefeated

    31.3% 154 votes

492 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Leonville

Eugene Robin (Democrat) won with 81.3% of the vote.

  • Eugene Robin DemocratElected

    81.3% 287 votes

  • Ernest "Black" Gillard DemocratDefeated

    18.7% 66 votes

353 votes cast.

Town of Melville

Mayor, Town of Melville

James W. Fontenot (Democrat) won with 67.5% of the vote.

  • James W. Fontenot DemocratElected

    67.5% 364 votes

  • Arlen B. Orgeron DemocratDefeated

    32.5% 175 votes

539 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Melville

No one got a majority, so Anthony E. Moreau (Democrat) and John McKeel (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Anthony E. Moreau DemocratIn runoff

    40.9% 231 votes

  • John McKeel DemocratIn runoff

    37.9% 214 votes

  • James E. Sharon DemocratDefeated

    14.0% 79 votes

  • Randall J. Rowe DemocratDefeated

    7.3% 41 votes

565 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Melville

Velma D. Hendrix (Democrat), Christopher D. Barker (Democrat), Denise Lee Oliney (Democrat), Laura T. Mouille (Democrat), and Clara A. Moore (Democrat) won.

  • Velma D. Hendrix DemocratElected

    14.4% 337 votes

  • Christopher D. Barker DemocratElected

    13.4% 312 votes

  • Denise Lee Oliney DemocratElected

    11.8% 275 votes

  • Laura T. Mouille DemocratElected

    11.6% 271 votes

  • Clara A. Moore DemocratElected

    10.9% 254 votes

5 other candidates: 37.9% together
Joseph "Blue" Martin Democrat10.2%237
W. A. "Tony" Foret Democrat8.5%199
Marlena Comeaux Triplette Democrat7.8%181
Sherline "Tot" Gautro Democrat6.7%157
George "Buddy" Morgan Democrat4.8%111

2,334 votes cast.

Town of Port Barre

Mayor, Town of Port Barre

John B. Fontenot (Democrat) won with 61.5% of the vote.

  • John B. Fontenot DemocratElected

    61.5% 568 votes

  • Gerald "Bob" Marks DemocratDefeated

    38.5% 356 votes

924 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Port Barre

No one got a majority, so Huey W. Guillory (Democrat) and Junius "Peanut" Tyler (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Huey W. Guillory DemocratIn runoff

    46.9% 442 votes

  • Junius "Peanut" Tyler DemocratIn runoff

    25.8% 243 votes

  • Nolan Badeaux DemocratDefeated

    23.4% 221 votes

  • "Gene" Soileau DemocratDefeated

    3.9% 37 votes

943 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Port Barre

Gil Savoy, Jr. (Democrat), Polly Pickney (Democrat), Don Leblanc (Democrat), Bobby Soileau (Democrat), and Keith Lejeune (Republican) won.

  • Gil Savoy, Jr. DemocratElected

    17.4% 649 votes

  • Polly Pickney DemocratElected

    17.3% 647 votes

  • Don Leblanc DemocratElected

    14.5% 543 votes

  • Bobby Soileau DemocratElected

    13.5% 503 votes

  • Keith Lejeune RepublicanElected

    13.1% 488 votes

2 other candidates: 24.2% together
John "Johnny" Ardoin Democrat13.0%485
Bobby Guillory Democrat11.2%417

3,732 votes cast.

Town of Sunset

Mayor, Town of Sunset

John L. Olivier (Democrat) won with 53.6% of the vote.

  • John L. Olivier DemocratElected

    53.6% 566 votes

  • Robert L. "R.L." Carmouche DemocratDefeated

    46.4% 489 votes

1,055 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Sunset

No one got a majority, so Joe Vidrine (Democrat) and Luis "Louie" Padilla (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Joe Vidrine DemocratIn runoff

    29.0% 313 votes

  • Luis "Louie" Padilla DemocratIn runoff

    22.8% 246 votes

  • James L. White DemocratDefeated

    17.7% 191 votes

  • Lincoln J. Savoie DemocratDefeated

    15.7% 169 votes

  • Jeff Lemelle DemocratDefeated

    14.7% 159 votes

1,078 votes cast.

Alderman, at Large, Town of Sunset

Vivian S. Olivier (Democrat) won with 57.6% of the vote.

  • Vivian S. Olivier DemocratElected

    57.6% 573 votes

  • Ronald Lavergne DemocratDefeated

    42.4% 422 votes

995 votes cast.

Alderman, District 4, Town of Sunset

Patrick "Pat" Richard (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.

  • Patrick "Pat" Richard DemocratElected

    51.3% 115 votes

  • Kurt B. Richard DemocratDefeated

    48.7% 109 votes

224 votes cast.

Town of Washington

Mayor, Town of Washington

No one got a majority, so Joe Pitre (Democrat) and Kirt Soileau (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Joe Pitre DemocratIn runoff

    43.9% 273 votes

  • Kirt Soileau DemocratIn runoff

    37.0% 230 votes

  • Curt Benoit RepublicanDefeated

    19.1% 119 votes

622 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Washington

John G. Offord (Democrat) won with 62.5% of the vote.

  • John G. Offord DemocratElected

    62.5% 387 votes

  • Kevin Dupree DemocratDefeated

    37.5% 232 votes

619 votes cast.

Alderman, at Large, Town of Washington

Mona Coleman Wilson (Democrat) won with 55.9% of the vote.

  • Mona Coleman Wilson DemocratElected

    55.9% 333 votes

  • John L. Matt DemocratDefeated

    44.1% 263 votes

596 votes cast.

Village of Cankton

Aldermen, Village of Cankton

Bart Daigle (Democrat), Gladys Myers Soileau (Democrat), and Camille Menard (Democrat) won.

  • Bart Daigle DemocratElected

    26.7% 113 votes

  • Gladys Myers Soileau DemocratElected

    26.7% 113 votes

  • Camille Menard DemocratElected

    24.5% 104 votes

  • Elmo "Bruce" Broussard, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    14.4% 61 votes

  • Paul Phillip Royer DemocratDefeated

    7.8% 33 votes

424 votes cast.