Early Voting continues this week

Early Voting began Tuesday, Oct. 20 and will continue until next Tuesday, Oct. 27 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 25) as voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots earlier than the Nov. 3 election date.

For LaSalle Parish voters, Early Voting will take place at the LaSalle Parish Registrar of Voters office, located at 1009 Courthouse St., Suite B, in Jena, across from the parish courthouse. LaSalle Registrar of Voters Ashley Brown reminded voters that anyone may vote early and excuses are not needed as was for many years during the Absentee Voting era.

For Catahoula Parish voters, Early Voting will take place at the Catahoula Parish Regis- trar of Voters office, located inside the Catahoula Parish Courthouse, Room 111, located at 301 Bushley St. in Harrisonburg. Catahoula Registrar of Voters Donna Rutledge noted the process is quick and easy.

Early Voting will be held each day from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. and all voters must bring an ID with them to Early Vote (Louisiana driver’s license, Louisiana Special ID card, a generally recognized picture identification card with name and signature such as a passport or a digital license via LA Wallet).

On the ballot will be the election for U.S. Senate, where voters will choose between Democrat “Jamie” Davis and Republican Julia Letlow.

Voters will also choose Letlow’s replacement for the 5th Congressional District U.S. Representative during this first, open primary election with the runoff slated for Dec. 12, if needed.

On the ballot will be Republican Stewart Cathey Jr., Republican Misti Cordell, Republican Oscar “Omar” Dantzler, Republican Michael Echols, Republican “Gabe” Firment, Republican Austin Magee, Democrat Dan McKay, Democrat Patricia “Pat” Moore and Democrat Antonio Wilson.

Also on the ballot across the state will be 10 Constitutional Amendments where voters will vote “Yes” or “No” to decide their fate.

OTHER RACES IN LASALLE PARISH LaSalle Parish School Board

District 2: Cory Bermea (R) and Evelyn Smith (NP) District 5: Glen “Slick” Joiner (R) and Ethel Smith (R) District 6: Michael “Mike” Adams (R) and Kendra Webster Taylor (D) District 7: Deborah B. Mayo (R) and Laura Gifford Raborn (R) District 8: Jesse Hailey (NP) and Lanny Webb (R) District 9: Judd “Seth” Corley (R) and Brandon Rowton (R) District 10: “Jimmy” Horton (R) and Kimberly Purvis (D) Justice of the Peace

District 3: Candace Decker Hudnall (R) and Justin Vickers (R) Town of Jena

Mayor: Wayne Chapman (R) and Mandy Sandifer (R) Council Members (5 elected): Brian Allison (R), Russell Dorton (R), Lester Francis (R), Clint Masters (R), Timmy Renz (R), “Donny” Richardson (R), Tommy D. Sandifer (R) and Cindy White (R).

Town of Olla

Council Members (5 elected): Michael Duke (NP), Emily Emfinger (R), Brandon Slade Martin (NP), Anita Masoner (R), “Mike” McDougald (R) and Joel Sims (R).

Town of Urania Mayor: Lucas Ledbetter (R) and Donna Lindsey (R)

Council Members (5 elected): “Trish” Cook Taylor (NP), Teresa Sanders Corley (R), Carl “Tom” Douglas (R), “Clay” Hutto (NP), “Mike E. Russell (R) and Stacie P. Strain (R).

Town of Tullos

Council Members (5 elected): Billie Jo Bird (R), Shelby Loe (NP), “Jim” Oliveaux (NP), Sonya Oliveaux (R), Tracy Ponds (R) and Samantha Sweeten (NP).

Police Chief: Scott Cockerham (R) and Gary W. McDaniel (NP).

Whitehall FD Renewals

Voters in the Whitehall Fire District will also vote to renew two property tax millages for 10-year terms. The voting district includes all or parts of precincts 4-02, 9-01, 9-02, 9-3 and 9-05.

The first is a 10.05 millage for the purpose of maintaining and paying the operating expenses for the district and the second is for 10.05 for maintenance and upgrading of the District with necessary sub-stations, equipment and insurance.

OTHER RACES IN CATAHOULA PARISH Catahoula Parish School Board

District 1: John Chisum (R) and Wealthia Oliver-Jackson (NP) District 2: Christopher Ahmend (R), James Blaney Jr. (R) and Larry Gadson Jr. (NP) District 7: Toshiro Fisher (D) and Fredrick Smith (D) District 9: Phyllis “Len” Stevenson (D) and Marilyn Thompson (NP) Town of Jonesville

Mayor: Milton Ceasar (D) and Loria Hollins (D) Council Members District 1: LaRonda Bowman (D) and June Gayden (D) District 3: Sholonda Branch (NP) and Adrian Burton-Hawkins (D) District 4: Angela Carter (D) and Phillip Curry (D) District 5: Catina Branch (D) and Agatha “Shiela” Crumpton (D) Village of Harrisonburg

Mayor: Laurie Stutson (R) and Michael “Mike” Tubre (R)

Chief of Police: Lyndell “Nell” Atkins (D) Carmon Butts (R) Council Members (3 elected): Judy Cotten (NP), Stephen “Steve” Gibson (R), Emma S. Hatten (D), Andrew Sones (R) and Charles “Greg” Terry (R) Village of Sicily Island

Mayor: Shirley Cooper (D) and Gwendolyn “Gwen” James-Robinson (NP) Council Members (3 elected): Ramona Dunbar (D), Mary Free (NP), Emma “Donna” Hilliard (NP) and Linda Kerry (D)