Early voting begins; election coming up Oct. 14
September 28, 2023
Are you ready to vote on Oct. 14?
Here are some dates and ballot information you need to know for the upcoming gubernatorial primary election.
DATES:
- Sept. 30 - Oct. 7 (Excluding Sunday, Oct.1), 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Early voting period at the Bossier Parish Courthouse or Bossier Parish Library History Center
- Oct. 10 by 4:30 p.m.: Deadline to request absentee ballot. You can request an absentee ballot online through the state Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office (other than military and overseas voters).
- Oct. 13: Deadline for Registrar of Voters to receive a voted absentee ballot (other than military and overseas voters).
- UPCOMING: The general election will be November 18.
All voters throughout the state of Louisiana will vote on the following four amendments:
- CA NO. 1 (ACT 200, 2023 - HB 311) - Prohibits the use of private funds in the administration of elections
- CA NO. 2 (ACT 30, 2023 - SB 63) - Provides that the freedom of worship is a fundamental right worthy of the highest protection
- CA NO. 3 (ACT 107, 2023 - HB 47) - Dedicates certain payments to be applied to the state retirement system unfunded accrued liability
- CA NO. 4 (ACT 48, 2023 - HB 46) - Restricts ad valorem tax exemptions for certain nonprofit organizations
Check out the PAR Guide to the Constitutional Amendments HERE!
In Bossier Parish, depending on the district you live in, in addition to statewide races, you could see any of these races listed below. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce sent questionnaires to candidates for state Legislature, Bossier Parish Police Jury and Bossier Parish School Board on issues we think are important to our members. You can view their answers below. You can view their answers BY CLICKING HERE!
Races on the ballot in Bossier:
State Senator 31st Senatorial District (1 to be elected)
- "Mike" McConathy, Republican
- Alan Seabaugh, Republican
State Senator 36th Senatorial District (1 to be elected)
- "Adam" Bass, Republican
- Robert Mills, Republican
State Senator 39th Senatorial District (1 to be elected)
- Cedric Glover, Democrat
- Samuel L. "Sam" Jenkins, Jr., Democrat
- Barbara M. Norton, Democrat
- James F. "Jim" Slagle, Republican
State Representative 9th Representative District (1 to be elected)
- "Dodie" Horton, Republican
- "Chris" Turner, Republican
Sheriff (1 to be elected)*
- "Chris" Green, Republican
- Julian C. Whittington, Republican
Police Juror District 1 (1 to be elected)
- "Bob" Brotheron, Republican
- Michael B. Farris, Republican
- Mary Odom, Democrat
- Andre M. Wilson, Democrat
Police Juror District 3 (1 to be elected)
- "Andy" Modica, Republican
- Philip Rodgers, Republican
Police Juror District 4
- Jack Harvill, Republican
- "John Ed" Jorden, Republican
- Donald Stephens, Democrat
Police Juror District 5 (1 to be elected)
- Barry "Bear" Butler, Republican
- Julianna Parks, Republican
Police Juror District 6 (1 to be elected)
- Robert A. Berry, Republican
- "Chris" Marsiglia, Republican
Police Juror District 9 (1 to be elected)
- Pamela M. "Pam" Glorioso, Republican
- Charles L. Gray, Democrat
Police Juror District 10 (1 to be elected)
- James K. Carley, Democrat
- Jerome L. Darby, Independent
- Julian "Julius" Darby, Democrat
- Mary A. Giles, Democrat
Police Juror District 12 (1 to be elected)
- Paul "Mac" Plummer, Republican
- "Keith" Sutton, Republican
Member of School Board District 4 (1 to be elected)
- John "Tommy" Green, Republican
- William Leighton, Independent
- Sherri Pool, Republican
*Sheriff candidates were not sent a questionnaire.