Avoyelles Parish voters cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in several contested elections, including district judge, district attorney, Police Jury, city marshal, School Board, constable and municipal races, along with a parishwide tax proposition.
According to unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State, all Election Day precincts and early and absentee voting returns have been reported for the contests listed below.
In the 12th Judicial District Court, Division A, race, Mark Jeansonne received 56% of the Avoyelles Parish vote against Alissa Piazza Tassin, who received 44%.
The Division B judicial contest produced a four-candidate field, with Barry Laiche receiving 3,919 votes (33%), followed by Elizabeth Williams with 3,409 votes (28%). Wesley Elmer received 2,631 votes (22%), while Kirk Lacour received 2,052 votes (17%).
In the district attorney’s race, Chad Guillot received 9,310 votes (78%) compared with 2,570 votes (22%) for Jonathan Terrel Gaspard.
The judicial and district attorney contests are identified as multiparish races. The figures presented below reflect Avoyelles Parish returns and should not be interpreted as complete judicial district totals.
In the Mansura mayoral election, Kenneth Pickett Sr. led the five-candidate field with 202 votes (41%). Sterling Hayes Sr. followed with 94 votes (19%), narrowly ahead of Judy James, who received 91 votes (19%). With no candidate receiving a majority, the race appears headed to a runoff between Pickett and Hayes.
In Moreauville, Timmy Lemoine received 52% of the vote in the mayoral contest against Beryl Holmes, who received 48%.
Voters also supported the parishwide 10-year, 4-mill extension and rededication proposition, with 54% voting in favor and 46% voting against.
The following results are UNOFFICIAL and remain subject to certification.
Avoyelles Parish Election Results
District Judge — 12th Judicial District Court, Division A
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 41 of 41 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Jeansonne (REP) | 6,759 | 56% |
| Alissa Piazza Tassin (REP) | 5,396 | 44% |
| Total | 12,155 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 52.8%
Jeansonne received 1,363 more votes than Tassin in Avoyelles Parish.
Multiparish contest — Avoyelles Parish returns shown.
District Judge — 12th Judicial District Court, Division B
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 41 of 41 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Laiche (REP) | 3,919 | 33% |
| Elizabeth Williams (NOPTY) | 3,409 | 28% |
| Wesley Elmer (REP) | 2,631 | 22% |
| Kirk Lacour (REP) | 2,052 | 17% |
| Total | 12,011 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 52.2%
Laiche led the four-candidate field in Avoyelles Parish, receiving 510 more votes than Williams.
Neither candidate received a majority of the reported parish vote.
Multiparish contest — Avoyelles Parish returns shown. The complete judicial district totals will determine the runoff participants.
District Attorney — 12th Judicial District Court
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 41 of 41 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Guillot (REP) | 9,310 | 78% |
| Jonathan Terrel Gaspard (REP) | 2,570 | 22% |
| Total | 11,880 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 51.6%
Guillot received 6,740 more votes than Gaspard in Avoyelles Parish.
Multiparish contest — Avoyelles Parish returns shown.
Police Jury and School Board
Police Juror — District 4
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 4 of 4 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Keenan Malveaux (NOPTY) | 759 | 58% |
| Rashad “Freddie Dupas” Qaasim (NOPTY) | 560 | 42% |
| Total | 1,319 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 51.3%
Malveaux received 199 more votes than Qaasim.
Member of School Board — District 3
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 9 of 9 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Mayeux (DEM) | 943 | 62% |
| Jennifer Hazelton Spillman (REP) | 590 | 38% |
| Total | 1,533 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 57.9%
Member of School Board — District 9
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 5 of 5 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Cynthia “Cindy” Hill (REP) | 1,182 | 73% |
| Timothey Curry (REP) | 447 | 27% |
| Total | 1,629 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 56.7%
City Marshal and Constable
City Marshal — City Court, City of Bunkie
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 18 of 18 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gremillion, Sr. (NOPTY) | 2,455 | 66% |
| Brandon Perry, Sr. (NOPTY) | 1,284 | 34% |
| Total | 3,739 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 47.3%
Gremillion received 1,171 more votes than Perry.
Constable — Justice of the Peace Ward 5
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 2 of 2 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Armand (REP) | 384 | 69% |
| Sara Meyer (NOPTY) | 176 | 31% |
| Total | 560 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 50.2%
Municipal Elections
Mayor — Town of Mansura
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 3 of 3 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Pickett, Sr. (DEM) | 202 | 41% |
| Sterling Hayes, Sr. (DEM) | 94 | 19% |
| Judy James (DEM) | 91 | 19% |
| Judy Augustine Bazert (DEM) | 66 | 14% |
| Steven Augustine (REP) | 34 | 7% |
| Total | 487 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 56.6%
Pickett led the five-candidate field with 202 votes but did not receive a majority.
Hayes finished second with 94 votes, just three votes ahead of Judy James, who received 91.
Runoff expected between Pickett and Hayes, subject to confirmation by election officials.
Mayor — Village of Moreauville
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 1 of 1 precinct reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Timmy Lemoine (REP) | 234 | 52% |
| Beryl Holmes (DEM) | 218 | 48% |
| Total | 452 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 69.9%
Lemoine received 16 more votes than Holmes in the mayoral contest.
Aldermen — Town of Mansura
Five to be elected
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 3 of 3 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Jackson (DEM) | 247 | 17% |
| Darrell Sampson (DEM) | 235 | 16% |
| Glenn Paul Mckinley (DEM) | 215 | 14% |
| Vernon “Bim” Augustine, Jr. (NOPTY) | 209 | 14% |
| Nicholas “Nicky” Bordelon (REP) | 208 | 14% |
| Kennie Augustine (DEM) | 189 | 13% |
| Authuratte Sampson (DEM) | 181 | 12% |
| Total | 1,484 |
Unofficial Turnout: 34.5%
The five highest vote recipients were Bruce Jackson, Darrell Sampson, Glenn Paul Mckinley, Vernon “Bim” Augustine Jr. and Nicholas “Nicky” Bordelon.
Jackson led the seven-candidate field with 247 votes, followed by Darrell Sampson with 235.
Bordelon secured the fifth position with 208 votes, finishing 19 votes ahead of sixth-place Kennie Augustine.
Aldermen — Village of Moreauville
Three to be elected
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 1 of 1 precinct reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Rabalais (NOPTY) | 275 | 24% |
| Hilda “Lucy” Miller (REP) | 222 | 19% |
| Timothy Hill (DEM) | 196 | 17% |
| Sheli Simon (NOPTY) | 163 | 14% |
| Jermaine Williams (NOPTY) | 149 | 13% |
| Shannon Sampson (DEM) | 143 | 12% |
| Total | 1,148 |
Unofficial Turnout: 59.1%
The three highest vote recipients were Grant Rabalais, Hilda “Lucy” Miller and Timothy Hill.
Rabalais led the six-candidate field with 275 votes, while Hill secured the third position with 196 votes, finishing 33 votes ahead of fourth-place Sheli Simon.
Parishwide Tax Proposition
Parishwide Proposition — 4 Mills Extension and Rededication (PJ) — 10 Years
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 41 of 41 precincts reporting
| Proposition | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 6,315 | 54% |
| NO | 5,415 | 46% |
| Total | 11,730 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 51.0%
Avoyelles Parish voters supported the proposed 10-year, 4-mill tax extension and rededication, with 6,315 votes in favor (54%) and 5,415 votes against (46%).
The YES vote received 900 more votes than the NO vote, according to unofficial results.
All 41 precincts have reported, along with early and absentee voting returns.
About These Results
All contests and propositions listed above have reported 100% of their Election Day precincts, along with early and absentee voting returns.
Candidates are listed in order of votes received. Leading candidates and potential runoff participants are shown in bold. In multi-seat municipal races, the candidates receiving the highest vote totals are identified based on the number of positions to be filled.
The district judge and district attorney contests are identified as multiparish elections. The figures presented reflect Avoyelles Parish returns and should not be interpreted as complete judicial district totals.
Percentages are those reported by the Louisiana Secretary of State and may not total exactly 100% because of rounding.
All results are unofficial and remain subject to certification. Potential runoff contests remain subject to confirmation by election officials.
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State — Unofficial Election Results, Nov. 3, 2026.