LEESVILLE, La. (UrbanCast: 11/6/2026) — The election is not over in Vernon Parish. Voters will return to the polls Saturday, December 12, to decide two important local races.
The runoff includes a district judgeship and a Vernon Parish School Board seat. Meanwhile, eligible residents who are not registered still have time to participate.
Who’s on the December 12 Runoff Ballot?
30th Judicial District Court Judge — Division C
- “Cindy” Poston Lavespere (Republican)
- Lisa Nelson (Republican)
Vernon Parish School Board — District 6
- Curtis Clay (Democrat)
- William Lewis Jr. (Democrat)
All eligible Vernon Parish voters can participate in the judicial contest. The School Board District 6 race is limited to voters registered within that district.
Not every Vernon Parish voter will have the same contests on their ballot.
There’s Still Time to Register!
Eligible Vernon Parish 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.
Vernon Parish Early Voting Location
Vernon Parish Registrar of Voters Office
Annex Building
301 E. Courthouse Street
Leesville, LA 71446
Registrar of Voters Phone: (337) 239-3690
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.
Vernon Parish, Mark Your Calendar
From decisions affecting the courts to representation on the School Board, Vernon 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 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 Vernon Parish Registrar of Voters.
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