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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.

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St. James Parish

Local races on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

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St. James Parish offices and contacts

School board

Member of School Board, District 1

  • Glenn P. Chenier Democrat
  • David P. Dufresne Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Member of School Board, District 2

  • Tim M. Detillier Democrat
  • Darlene F. Riley Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Member of School Board, District 3

  • Pamela L. Bourgeois No party
  • Jamie Mullen Vicknair No party

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Member of School Board, District 4

  • Herbrena Gordon Boudreaux Democrat
  • Marty J. Poche Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Member of School Board, District 6

  • Brad A. Batiste Democrat
  • Tori E. Bazile Democrat
  • Chaz E. Charles Democrat
  • Trinette M. Jasmin Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Gramercy

Mayor, Town of Gramercy

  • Donald L. Arbuthnot Democrat
  • Steven J. Bourgeois Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Chief of Police, Town of Gramercy

  • Devon M. Jackson Democrat
  • Dustin J. Jenkins No party

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Aldermen at Large, Town of Gramercy

  • Craig B. Calcagno Democrat
  • Christopher "Tip" Hymel Republican
  • Mikayla C. Kinler Republican
  • Claude "Clyde" Wiggins, Sr. Democrat

Voters choose 2. Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Alderman, District 1, Town of Gramercy

  • Freddie Allen, Sr. Democrat
  • Craig James Democrat
  • Percy Williams Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Town of Lutcher

Mayor, Town of Lutcher

  • Nathaniel "Nat" Jones Democrat
  • Patrick P. St. Pierre Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 23rd Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. A

  • Kim Landry Republican
  • Jason Verdigets Republican

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 2

  • Roxie M. Batiste Democrat
  • Milton "Bud" Lambert Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Constable, Justice of the Peace District 1

  • Andy M. Detillier Democrat
  • Alexander "Alex" Gerhold IV Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Constable, Justice of the Peace District 2

  • Aaron A. Gordon Democrat
  • Rhonda Martin Democrat

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

District V Recreation District Proposition (Bond)

District V Recreation District, $3M Bond - PC - 20 Yrs.

Shall District V Recreation District of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds in one or more series, in the amount of not exceeding $3,000,000, to run not exceeding 20 years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 7% per annum, with the proceeds of said bonds to be used for the purpose of purchasing, acquiring, constructing and improving parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligation bonds of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with an estimated millage rate to be levied in the first year of issuance of .70 mills?

Results will appear here after the votes are counted.