ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 11/6/2026) — The election is not over in Rapides Parish. Voters will return to the polls Saturday, December 12, to decide several important races.
From Congress and municipal leadership to school board and constable positions, nine contests remain on the runoff schedule. Several local tax propositions will also appear on ballots.
Meanwhile, eligible residents who are not registered still have time to participate.
Who’s on the December 12 Runoff Ballot?
Congressional Race
U.S. House of Representatives — District 5
- Patricia “Pat” Moore (Democrat)
- “Gabe” Firment (Republican)
Mayoral Races
Alexandria Mayor
- Jacques Roy (Democrat)
- Malcolm Larvadain (Democrat)
Lecompte Mayor
- Herman “Greg” Williams (Democrat)
- Albert “Butch” Butler (Democrat)
School Board and Constable Races
Rapides Parish School Board — District D
- Frances Tennie (Democrat)
- Thomas D. Sands (Democrat)
Constable — Justice of the Peace Ward 11
- Tommy J. Deville (Republican)
- Troy Verheyden (Republican)
Constable — Justice of the Peace Ward 4, 1st Justice Court
- Randell “Randy” Bordelon (Republican)
- Michael D. Vallery (Republican)
Municipal Alderman Races
Ball — Alderman, Seat A
- Carroll Ward (Republican)
- Glenda Bolen (Republican)
Ball — Alderman, Seat D
- Kimberley Krischke (Republican)
- “Danny” Winn (No Party)
Glenmora — Aldermen, Remaining Seat
- Willie Moore (Democrat)
- Howard Shaw Jr. (Democrat)
Several local propositions involving fire protection, road funding, and the Town of Lecompte will also appear on applicable ballots.
Not every Rapides Parish voter will have the same races or propositions. Ballots depend on where residents are registered to vote.
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.
Rapides Parish Early Voting Locations
Alexandria
Rapides Parish Courthouse
Registrar of Voters Office
701 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Pineville
Kees Park Community Center
2450 Highway 28 East
Pineville, LA 71360
Registrar of Voters Phone: (318) 473-6770
Registered Rapides Parish voters may use either early voting location.
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 voter registration status.
- Find their polling location.
- Review their sample ballot when available.
- Access absentee voting information.
Rapides Parish, Mark Your Calendar
From congressional representation to decisions affecting local communities, Rapides Parish voters still have important choices 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 check their ballots, learn about the candidates, and participate.
Runoff matchups are based on unofficial November 3 results and remain subject to certification.
Sources: Louisiana Secretary of State election calendar, candidate filings and election returns; Rapides Parish Registrar of Voters.
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