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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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Lincoln Parish

Contact information for offices in Lincoln Parish, and its cities and towns.

Parish seat
Ruston
Parish government
Parish government website
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Election results
Every election in Lincoln Parish, from sheriff and school board to statewide races

Parish offices

Parish government

Lincoln Parish Louisiana

Parish seat: Ruston

Assessor

Lincoln Parish Assessor

Property assessment and parcel records

Clerk of court

Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court

Court filings, land records, marriage licenses, and clerk services

Linda Cook, Clerk of Court

100 West Texas Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270

(318) 251-5130

[email protected]

Registrar of voters

Lincoln Parish Registrar of Voters

Voter registration, absentee ballots, and early voting

Sharon Parnell, Registrar

Lincoln Parish Courthouse
100 W. Texas Ave. Rm 10
Ruston, LA 71270-4463

(318) 251-5110

[email protected]

School district

Lincoln Parish Schools

School district information for this parish

Library

Lincoln Parish Library

Main parish library reference

Sheriff

Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office

Parish sheriff office contact path

Cities, towns, and villages

PlaceCity or town hallPhone
Choudrant
Village government		Bill Sanderson - Mayor
P.O. Box 288 Choudrant, LA 71227-0288		318-768-4111
Downsville
Village government		Reggie Skains - Mayor
P.O. Box 128 Downsville, LA 71234-0128		318-548-8299
Dubach
Village government		Mona Wilson - Mayor
P.O. Box 252 Dubach, LA 71235-0252		318-777-3321
Grambling
Town government		Alvin Bradley - Mayor
P.O. Box 109 Grambling, LA 71245-0109		318-247-6120
Ruston
City government		Beth Bennett - Assistant to Mayor / Special Projects
P.O. Box 2069 Ruston, LA 71273-2069		318-251-8621
Simsboro
Village government		Doug Durrett - Mayor Pro Tempore
P.O. Box 40 Simsboro, LA 71275-0040		318-247-6248
Vienna
Village government		Walter Carpenter, Jr. - Mayor
P.O. Box 13081 Ruston, LA 71273		318-497-2229

Select a place name to see who to call there for water, trash, permits, and more.

Local groups

Parish GOP

Lincoln Parish Republican Executive Committee

Local parish Republican committee

Use the statewide parish chapter directory as the starting point for local Republican contacts and chapter details.