An independent guide to Louisiana local government. This is not an official government website.

Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

  • Early voting and absentee ballot requests are now closed.
  • Mailed absentee ballots must reach your parish registrar of voters by Monday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. A postmark does not count, so mail it early.
  • On election day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.

Grant Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 14, 2023, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

Other elections here
Every election in Grant Parish
Other parishes
Local results for every parish that day
Parish offices today
Grant Parish offices and contacts

Parish offices

Sheriff

Steven McCain (Republican) won with 80.2% of the vote.

  • Steven McCain RepublicanElected

    80.2% 4,322 votes

  • Kenny Chandler RepublicanDefeated

    19.8% 1,069 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Steven McCain
Kenny Chandler
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,979 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,412 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,391 votes cast; 42.7% of the 12,911 registered voters in the area turned out.

Clerk of Court

Randall K. "Randy" Briggs (Republican) won with 71.0% of the vote.

  • Randall K. "Randy" Briggs RepublicanElected

    71.0% 3,757 votes

  • Jennifer Murrell Futrell RepublicanDefeated

    29.0% 1,534 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Randall K. "Randy" Briggs
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,897 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,394 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,291 votes cast; 42.7% of the 12,911 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 1

Brandon J Dubois (Independent) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Brandon J Dubois IndependentElected

    57.3% 367 votes

  • Garland McCracken IndependentDefeated

    42.7% 274 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Brandon J Dubois
Garland McCracken
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 442 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 199 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

641 votes cast; 42.4% of the 1,533 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 2

Johnny Jamison (Republican) won with 53.8% of the vote.

  • Johnny Jamison RepublicanElected

    53.8% 407 votes

  • "Wes" Lemoine RepublicanDefeated

    46.2% 350 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Johnny Jamison
"Wes" Lemoine
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 499 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 258 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

757 votes cast; 46.9% of the 1,656 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 3

Cephas Bowie, Jr. (Democrat) won with 64.6% of the vote.

  • Cephas Bowie, Jr. DemocratElected

    64.6% 347 votes

  • John "Jimmy" Mott IndependentDefeated

    35.4% 190 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Cephas Bowie, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 278 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 259 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

537 votes cast; 36.3% of the 1,522 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 7

"Mike" Merrell (Republican) won with 83.1% of the vote.

  • "Mike" Merrell RepublicanElected

    83.1% 646 votes

  • Lenny L. Williamson II No partyDefeated

    16.9% 131 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Mike" Merrell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 619 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 158 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

777 votes cast; 48.7% of the 1,642 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 8

Roy G. Edwards (Republican) won with 59.4% of the vote.

  • Roy G. Edwards RepublicanElected

    59.4% 448 votes

  • Donald G. "Don" Arnold RepublicanDefeated

    40.6% 306 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Roy G. Edwards
Donald G. "Don" Arnold
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 635 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 119 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

754 votes cast; 47.2% of the 1,628 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Grant Parish

Attorney General

No one got a majority, so "Liz" Baker Murrill (Republican) and Lindsey Cheek (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: "Liz" Baker Murrill 64.5%, Lindsey Cheek 7.3%, John Stefanski 15.3%, Perry Walker Terrebonne 2.9%.

  • "Liz" Baker Murrill RepublicanIn runoff

    45.2% 463,103 votes

  • Lindsey Cheek DemocratIn runoff

    23.4% 239,652 votes

  • John Stefanski RepublicanDefeated

    16.8% 172,300 votes

  • Perry Walker Terrebonne DemocratDefeated

    7.3% 74,479 votes

  • "Marty" Maley RepublicanDefeated

    7.2% 74,176 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Liz" Baker Murrill
Lindsey Cheek
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,875 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,382 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,023,710 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Governor

"Jeff" Landry (Republican) won with 51.6% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: "Jeff" Landry 80.9%, Shawn D. Wilson 6.1%, Stephen "Wags" Waguespack 3.0%, John Schroder 0.8%.

  • "Jeff" Landry RepublicanElected

    51.6% 547,827 votes

  • Shawn D. Wilson DemocratDefeated

    25.9% 275,525 votes

  • Stephen "Wags" Waguespack RepublicanDefeated

    5.9% 62,287 votes

  • John Schroder RepublicanDefeated

    5.3% 56,654 votes

11 other candidates: 11.3% together
Hunter Lundy Independent4.9%52,165
Daniel M. "Danny" Cole Democrat2.6%27,662
Sharon W. Hewitt Republican1.7%18,468
Benjamin Barnes Independent0.5%5,190
Patrick Henry "Dat" Barthel Republican0.4%4,426
Richard Nelson Republican0.3%3,605
Jeffery Istre Independent0.3%3,400
Xavier Ellis Republican0.2%1,734
"Keitron" Gagnon No party0.1%1,260
"Xan" John Republican0.1%1,164
Frank Scurlock Independent0.1%1,131

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jeff" Landry
Shawn D. Wilson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,032 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,413 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,062,498 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Lieutenant Governor

William "Billy" Nungesser (Republican) won with 65.5% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: William "Billy" Nungesser 75.3%, Willie Jones 6.0%, Elbert Guillory 9.3%, "Tami" Hotard 7.0%.

  • William "Billy" Nungesser RepublicanElected

    65.5% 678,531 votes

  • Willie Jones DemocratDefeated

    20.5% 211,988 votes

  • Elbert Guillory RepublicanDefeated

    6.2% 64,058 votes

  • "Tami" Hotard RepublicanDefeated

    4.9% 50,711 votes

2 other candidates: 2.9% together
Bruce Payton Independent1.7%17,195
Gary Rispone No party1.3%13,111

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
William "Billy" Nungesser
Willie Jones
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,906 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,383 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,035,594 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Secretary of State

No one got a majority, so Nancy Landry (Republican) and "Gwen" Collins-Greenup (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: Nancy Landry 19.5%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 5.7%, "Mike" Francis 45.7%, Clay Schexnayder 9.2%.

  • Nancy Landry RepublicanIn runoff

    19.3% 197,514 votes

  • "Gwen" Collins-Greenup DemocratIn runoff

    19.2% 196,534 votes

  • "Mike" Francis RepublicanDefeated

    17.9% 182,842 votes

  • Clay Schexnayder RepublicanDefeated

    14.7% 149,987 votes

4 other candidates: 28.8% together
Arthur A. Morrell Democrat11.1%113,703
Thomas J. Kennedy III Republican10.1%102,628
Brandon Trosclair Republican6.3%64,686
Amanda "Smith" Jennings Other party1.3%13,275

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Nancy Landry
"Gwen" Collins-Greenup
"Mike" Francis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,853 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,383 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,021,169 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Treasurer

No one got a majority, so John Fleming (Republican) and Dustin Granger (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: John Fleming 73.2%, Dustin Granger 9.6%, Scott McKnight 17.2%.

  • John Fleming RepublicanIn runoff

    44.0% 442,668 votes

  • Dustin Granger DemocratIn runoff

    32.0% 321,423 votes

  • Scott McKnight RepublicanDefeated

    24.0% 241,125 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John Fleming
Dustin Granger
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,783 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,379 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,005,216 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

BESE, District 5

Lance Harris (Republican) won with 67.5% of the vote.

This race covers 19 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: Lance Harris 71.9%, "Toby" Brazzel 28.1%.

  • Lance Harris RepublicanElected

    67.5% 83,490 votes

  • "Toby" Brazzel RepublicanDefeated

    32.5% 40,264 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lance Harris
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,697 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,342 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

123,754 votes cast; 37.8% of the 380,689 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Prohibits the use of private funds in the administration of elections.

Passed: 72.6% voted yes and 27.4% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: Yes 82.1%, No 17.9%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of funds, goods, or services from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source to conduct elections and election functions and duties unless the use is authorized by the secretary of state through policies established in accordance with law? (Adds Article XI, Section 6)

  • YesApproved

    72.6% 734,324 votes

  • No

    27.4% 277,564 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,794 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,374 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,011,888 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 2

Provides that the freedom of worship is a fundamental right worthy of the highest protection.

Passed: 79.2% voted yes and 20.8% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: Yes 90.0%, No 10.0%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to provide that the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection? (Adds Const. Article XII, Section 17)

  • YesApproved

    79.2% 805,676 votes

  • No

    20.8% 211,621 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,846 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,391 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,017,297 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 3

Dedicates certain payments to be applied to the state retirement system unfunded accrued liability.

Passed: 56.2% voted yes and 43.8% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: Yes 66.3%, No 33.7%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to require that a minimum of twenty-five percent of any money designated as nonrecurring state revenue be applied toward the balance of the unfunded accrued liability of the state retirement systems? (Amends Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(ii) and (iii))

  • YesApproved

    56.2% 559,540 votes

  • No

    43.8% 436,717 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,753 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,364 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

996,257 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 4

Restricts ad valorem tax exemptions for certain nonprofit organizations.

Passed: 66.0% voted yes and 34.0% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Grant Parish: Yes 59.6%, No 40.4%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to deny a property tax exemption to a nonprofit corporation or association that owns residential property in such a state of disrepair that it endangers public health or safety? (Amends Article VII, Section 21(B))

  • YesApproved

    66.0% 661,332 votes

  • No

    34.0% 340,632 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,783 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,373 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,001,964 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Turnout by precinct

The turnout map loads as you scroll to it.

Share of registered voters in each precinct who voted at the polls on election day

  • 25% to 35%
  • 35% to 45%
  • 45% to 55%
  • 55% to 65%
  • 65% to 75%

Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.