More than 5,800 St. Martin Parish voters cast early ballots through Monday, Oct. 26, ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election.
As of press time Tuesday, the St. Martin Parish Registrar of Voters Office reported 5,062 in-person votes and 744 mail-in ballots. Early voting ended Oct. 27.
Election Day polls will be open Tuesday, November 3 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voters will be asked to present photo identification at their polling place. Accepted identification includes a Louisiana driver’s license, Louisiana Special ID card, LA Wallet digital driver’s license, U.S. military identification card bearing the voter’s name and photograph, or another generally recognized photo ID bearing the voter’s name and signature. Voters without photo identification will be required to complete a voter affidavit.
The ballot will include the following races and constitutional amendments.
U.S. Senate “Jamie” Davis (D), of Ferriday, faces Julia Letlow (R).
Congressional races
In the 3rd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R), of Lafayette, faces five challengers: “Kate” Cotton (R), of Lake Charles; John Day (D), of Lake Charles; Priscilla Gonzalez (D), of Lafayette; Tia LeBrun (NP), of Sulphur; and Caleb “With a C” Walker (D), of Lafayette.
Candidates for the 6th Congressional District seat are: Monique Appeaning (R), of St. George; Chauna Banks (D), of Baton Rouge; Rufus Craig (L), of Baton Rouge; Larry Davis III (R), of Denham Springs; “Rick” Edmunds (R), of Baton Rouge; Patrick “Pat” Forbes (D), of Baton Rouge; Lindsay “Rubia” Garcia (D), of Walker; Michael Mebruer (R), of St. Francisville; Blake Miguez (R), of Baton Rouge; and Stephen Wagley (R), of Baton Rouge.
School Board
Three St. Martin Parish School Board seats are contested.
In District 2, candidates are Jess E. “Poppa Dk” Crosier (D), Shirret Davis Leday (NP) and Benjamin Lopez (R).
In District 3, incumbent Edna “Maw Maw” Mitchell Johnson (D) faces Warrenina “Weenie” Batiste (D).
District 7 candidates are Marvin “Rock” Crockett (D) and Albert “Da Da” Menard (D).
Justices of the peace and constable
In the Ward 2 justice of the peace race, Benjamin Crosier (NP) faces Kelton “Blackjack” Marshall (NP).
Ward 3 justice of the peace candidates are Lance Laviolette (NP) and Spencer Poirier (R).
For Ward 2 constable, Jess Crosier (D) faces Leander “Cush” Williams (D).
Municipal races
Lee C. Durio (R) and Bart Hebert (R) are competing for Breaux Bridge City Court judge.
Breaux Bridge Police Chief Albert “Buz” LeBlanc faces challenger Hubert Augustine (NP).
In Parks, Mayor Kevin Kately (D) faces Amanda Poirier (R).
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1 Property tax exemption transfer for disabled veteran’s spouse.
Amendment 2 - Local authority over property tax rates.
Amendment 3 - Postconviction bail for certain offenders.
Amendment 4 - Term limits for governors.
Amendment 5 - Retirement debt payments.
Amendment 6 Property tax exemptions for the elderly.
Amendment 7 - Public spending on drinking water utilities.
Amendment 8 - Expropriation of property by foreign adversaries.
Amendment 9 - Expansion of property taxfreezes.
Amendment 10 - Tax exemptions for rehabilitated property.
The full guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments at www.parlouisiana.org.
(R) denotes Republican; (D) Democrat; (L) Libertarian; and (NO) No Party.
