NATCHITOCHES, La. (UrbanCast: 11/6/2026) — The election is not over in Natchitoches Parish. Voters will return to the polls Saturday, December 12, to decide two local races.
The runoff includes Campti’s chief of police and a Natchitoches Parish School Board seat. Meanwhile, eligible residents who are not registered still have time to participate.
Who’s on the December 12 Runoff Ballot?
Campti Chief of Police
- Quatashia “Shae” Phillips (No Party)
- Rickey Armstead (No Party)
Natchitoches Parish School Board — District 8
- “Chris” Bush (Democrat)
- Linda Davidson (Democrat)
The Campti police chief contest is limited to eligible voters within the town’s municipal boundaries. Only registered voters in School Board District 8 can participate in that race.
Not every Natchitoches Parish voter will have the same contests on their ballot.
There’s Still Time to Register!
Eligible residents who missed the November election can still register for the December runoff.
Voter Registration Deadlines
- Thursday, November 12: Deadline to register in person, by mail, or at an Office of Motor Vehicles location.
- Saturday, November 21: Deadline to register online through GeauxVote.com.
Already registered? There’s no need to register again. However, voters should verify their registration status and address before Election Day.
Early Voting: November 28 – December 5
Early voting begins Saturday, November 28, and continues through Saturday, December 5, excluding Sunday, November 29.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Natchitoches Parish Early Voting Location
Natchitoches Parish Courthouse
Registrar of Voters Office, Room 103
200 Church Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Registrar of Voters Phone: (318) 357-2211
Absentee Voting Deadlines
- December 8: Deadline to request an absentee ballot by 4:30 p.m.
- December 11: Deadline for the Registrar of Voters to receive completed absentee ballots by 4:30 p.m.
Different deadlines apply to military and overseas voters.
Runoff Election Day: Saturday, December 12
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Voters must report to their assigned Election Day polling location.
Residents can visit GeauxVote.com to:
- Check their voter registration status.
- Find their polling location.
- Review their sample ballot when available.
- Access absentee voting information.
Natchitoches Parish, Mark Your Calendar
From local law enforcement leadership to representation on the School Board, Natchitoches Parish voters still have important decisions ahead.
The runoff election is Saturday, December 12. Eligible residents have until November 12 or November 21, depending on their registration method, to register.
UrbanCast encourages residents to review their ballots, learn about the candidates, and participate.
Runoff matchups are based on unofficial November 3 election results and remain subject to certification.
Sources: Louisiana Secretary of State election calendar, candidate filings, election returns, and Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters.
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