ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 11/5/2026) — Alexandria voters will return to the polls December 12 to decide who will lead the city for the next four years.
Incumbent Mayor Jacques Roy finished first in Tuesday’s election. However, more than half of participating voters supported one of his two challengers.
Now, attention turns to former mayoral candidate Lorenzo Davis Sr., who received 1,207 votes, and his position in the upcoming runoff.
Will Davis endorse City Councilman Malcolm Larvadain, support Mayor Roy, or remain neutral?
More Than Half of Voters Supported Someone Other Than Roy
According to unofficial November 3 election results, Roy received 6,039 votes, representing approximately 48.8% of ballots cast.
Larvadain finished second with 5,128 votes, or 41.4%.
Davis received 1,207 votes, representing approximately 9.8%.
Together, Larvadain and Davis received 6,335 votes, exceeding Roy’s total by 296 votes.
That means approximately 51.2% of participating voters selected someone other than the incumbent mayor.
However, those results do not establish that all those voters share the same priorities or support the same alternative.
Roy and Larvadain finished 911 votes apart, setting up a December 12 runoff.
Davis received more votes than the margin separating the two remaining candidates. However, an endorsement would not guarantee that his supporters would follow his recommendation.
Five Major Concerns Raised During Davis’s Campaign
Throughout his campaign announcement and subsequent interviews, Davis identified several challenges facing Alexandria.
His concerns centered on five broad areas.
Government Transparency, Accountability, and Community Engagement
Davis repeatedly questioned the level of transparency in Alexandria’s government.
He emphasized honest leadership, public accountability, and greater involvement from residents.
He also discussed the importance of elected officials listening directly to the communities they serve.
Violent Crime and Public Safety
Davis identified violent crime as one of Alexandria’s most serious challenges.
He supported strengthening law enforcement while improving relationships between officers and residents.
His proposals included community policing, better resources for officers, and greater involvement in neighborhood activities.
Economic Development, Poverty, and Municipal Utilities
Davis expressed concern about poverty, low household incomes, business closures, and limited employment opportunities.
He argued that Alexandria must create opportunities that allow residents and businesses to prosper.
Municipal utilities also remain an important part of Alexandria’s broader economic discussion.
The city operates electric, water, wastewater, and natural gas systems that serve residents and businesses.
Revenue generated by those systems also contributes to municipal finances and city operations.
That relationship raises questions about utility affordability, infrastructure investment, and the long-term financial sustainability of city services.
Davis’s available campaign announcement and interviews did not detail his specific utility proposals.
Population Decline and City Growth
Davis identified Alexandria’s declining population as a major reason he entered the mayoral race.
He connected population loss to crime, limited economic opportunities, and the city’s overall quality of life.
He argued that Alexandria must become a community where families want to remain and businesses can grow.
Youth Development, Education, and Recreation
Davis devoted considerable attention to the need for stronger youth programs.
He criticized the lack of accessible neighborhood recreation opportunities and discussed reopening parks and community centers.
His proposals included year-round recreation, organized sports, mentorship, and partnerships with community organizations.
He also advocated involving police officers, local businesses, and community leaders in youth development.
Where Does Lorenzo Davis Stand, and Why Hasn’t He Responded?
During his campaign, Davis repeatedly emphasized transparency, accountability, and the importance of listening to Alexandria residents.
In one interview, Davis stated:
“Right now, it’s not about me, the candidate. It’s about our city.”
With the mayoral race now headed to a December 12 runoff, that statement raises an important question.
If the election was about Alexandria’s future rather than his candidacy, what role does Davis intend to play in the runoff?
UrbanCast has received questions from residents seeking to understand where Davis stands following Tuesday’s election.
UrbanCast has also made multiple attempts to contact Davis but has not received a response.
Why Davis has not responded remains unclear.
Davis is under no obligation to endorse either candidate. However, his position remains a matter of public interest, particularly among residents who supported his campaign.
Does he believe Roy or Larvadain shares the priorities he presented to voters?
Has either candidate discussed those priorities with him?
And will he publicly support one of them or leave the decision entirely to his supporters?
UrbanCast remains willing to share Davis’s response should he choose to address these questions.
Roy and Larvadain Prepare for December Runoff
Roy is seeking another term as mayor, while Larvadain currently serves on the Alexandria City Council.
Both candidates will have another opportunity to present their plans for addressing Alexandria’s challenges.
The runoff will depend on which voters return to the polls, how supporters of eliminated candidates vote, and whether additional residents participate.
Missed Tuesday’s Election? You Can Still Register
Eligible Alexandria residents who were not registered for the November 3 election still have time to participate in the runoff.
Louisiana provides two voter registration deadlines, depending on how residents register.
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Deadline to register in person or by mail.
Saturday, November 21, 2026: Deadline to register online through Louisiana’s GeauxVote system.
Residents can register online at GeauxVote.com.
Online registration requires a valid Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana special identification card.
Residents can also register through the Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters Office or submit a paper registration application.
Voters who are already properly registered do not need to register again.
However, residents who recently moved should verify their registration information.
Important December 12 Runoff Dates
November 12: In-person and mail voter registration deadline.
November 21: Online voter registration deadline.
November 28 – December 5: Early voting, excluding Sunday, November 29.
Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
December 8: Deadline to request an absentee ballot by 4:30 p.m.
December 11: Deadline for registrars to receive completed absentee ballots by 4:30 p.m.
Different absentee voting rules apply to military and overseas voters.
Saturday, December 12: Runoff Election Day.
Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Only eligible voters registered within Alexandria’s municipal boundaries can participate in the mayoral runoff.
Residents can verify their registration status, locate their polling place, and review their sample ballot through GeauxVote.
Alexandria’s Decision Is Not Finished
Tuesday’s results established that Roy received the largest individual share of the vote. They also showed that a combined majority supported his challengers.
What those voters will do in December remains an open question.
Davis campaigned on transparency, public safety, economic opportunity, population growth, and youth development.
Those concerns remain part of Alexandria’s broader conversation about its future.
With more than 1,200 voters supporting his candidacy and Alexandria facing another election, where does Lorenzo Davis Sr. stand?
Alexandria voters will make their final decision on December 12.
Election results remain unofficial until certified.
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