Overall voter turnout is expected to be low for the December 10th election, but there are a few notable races. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford said the race for Public Service Commission in the 3rd District has Incumbent Lambert Boissiere facing off with Davante Lewis who’s a formidable candidate.
“I think he’s been able to build upon some anti-Entergy sentiment that’s out there. The power bills and electricity bills have kind of become a central focus in this race,” said Alford.
The Shreveport mayoral race has Gregory Tarver and Tom Arceneaux in a runoff. Incumbent Democrat Adrian Perkins failed to garner enough votes, but Alford said he along with two previous Democratic mayors, have endorsed the Republican candidate.
“That is a notable endorsement for Tom Arceneaux, a Shreveport attorney,” said Alford.
The only race for Parish President is in Plaquemines, where Alford said a downturn in the economy is playing a central role in the oil and gas parish.
“Parish councilman Benny Rousselle is facing off against former parish councilmen Keith Hinkley. This is a race that the oil and gas industry cares deeply about, and it’s a very high-profile parish president’s race,” said Alford.
There are also mayoral races in Hammond, Kentwood, Crowley, and Zachary. In addition to three statewide constitutional amendments, 28 parishes have local propositions on the ballot.
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