Louisiana’s Nov. 18 election saw key races being decided at both the statewide and local levels. As voters cast their ballots, they decided on four proposed constitutional amendments, as well as runoff races for attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer. The election also saw a number of local races being decided, including heated contests for parish president and sheriff. Statewide, Nancy Landry was elected as the Secretary of State and will be tasked with replacing the state’s outdated voting machines. Republican Liz Murrill won the race for attorney general, and John Fleming, also a Republican, was elected as the state’s treasurer. Additionally, several parish-level races were decided, with new officials being elected across Louisiana.
Louis Pomes was elected as the St. Bernard Parish President, Jason Bergeron as the Terrebonne Parish President, Jason Smith as the new Sheriff in Washington Parish, and Gerald Sticker as the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff. The election also saw the passing of three proposed amendments to the State Constitution, with one failing to get voter approval. Jason Bergeron, a political newcomer, was elected as the Terrebonne Parish President, and former Marine Corps official Jason Smith was elected as the new Sheriff in Washington Parish. Additionally, former Mandeville Police Chief Gerald Sticker won the election for Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff. Overall, the November election brings in a new slate of officials to lead various parishes and will bring changes at both the local and statewide levels in Louisiana.
