With a difference of just 110 votes, former Alexandria Police Department Lieutenant Lane Windham narrowly won the election for LaSalle Parish Sheriff over Jena Chief of Police Scott McLendon during the November 18th Gubernatorial General Election.

It was one of the biggest races on the ballot in LaSalle Parish with Windham winning the race with just 51.11% while McLendon received 48.89%. Windham will replace four-term Sheriff Scott Franklin when his term expires on June 30, 2024.

A total of 4,956 people voted in the Sheriff’s election, 2,003 during Early Voting prior to Saturday. Windham carried the Early Vote totals 1,019 to 984. The final vote totals showed: Windham – 2,533; McLendon – 2,423.

Voter turnout for the runoff in the Sheriff’s race stood at 56.4%. During the October 14 Primary Election, vot- er turnout in this race was 57.9%.

Locally, voters elected three new La-Salle Parish Police Jury members in three close races and overwhelming approved a millage renewal for the Eden-Fellowship Volunteer Fire District.

In the District 2 Police Juror race, Rod Douglas was declared the winner after receiving 52% of the vote over Jordy Poole, 48%. Douglas had 204 votes with Poole receiving 187 votes, a difference of only 17 votes.

In the District 7 Police Juror race, Brandon Streetman was declared the winner after receiving 51% of the vote over Steve Cripps, 49%. Streetman had 311 votes with Cripps receiving 301 votes, a difference of only 10 votes.

In the District 8 Police Juror race, Wacker Pritchard was declared the winner after receiving 51% of the vote over Jarred Pugh, 49%. Pritchard received 314 votes with Pugh receiving 304 votes, a difference also of just 10 votes.

District 8 also had the highest voter turnout of all races recording 66.7% voter turnout. District 7 had the second highest voter turnout at 63.7%.

Although the District 9 Police Juror race was on the ballot Saturday, there were no final vote totals released by the Louisiana Secretary of State after the State was notified of Incumbent Brent Farley’s death the morning of Election Day.

The results were not released because Curt Ainsworth was automatically declared the winner once the State was officially notified of Farley’s death.

In January 2024, six new Jurors will take their seats on the LaSalle Parish Police Jury, joining three returning jurors and one appointed member.

The new Jury will consist of: District 1 – Al Cassels; District 2 – Rod Douglas; District 3 – Tim Lasiter; District 4 – Tim Kirl; District 5 – Johonna Fowler (appointed to serve until a special election in March); District 6 – Jack Zeagler; District 7 – Brandon Streetman; District 8 – Wacker Pritchard; District 9 – Curt Ainsworth; and District 10 – Casey Jones.

Voters in eight precincts also approved a 15-mill, 10-year renewal proposition for the Eden-Fellowship Volunteer Fire Department.

This proposition passed 64% to 36%, with 398 voting for the millage and 221 voting against it.

Statewide, voters in LaSalle joined voters across Louisiana in sweeping the three state runoff positions on the ballot for the Republican Party.

For Louisiana Secretary of State in LaSalle Parish, Nancy Landry (R) received 93% of the vote, with 4,507 votes. Her opponent, Gwen Collins-Greenup (D) received 7% or 364 votes.

Statewide, Landry won the seat with 67% of the vote, compared to Greenup’s 33%.

For Louisiana Attorney General in La-Salle Parish, Liz Murrill (R) received 92% of the vote, with 4,480. Her opponent, Lindsey Cheek, received 8% or 402 votes.

Statewide, Murrill won the seat with 66% of the vote, compared to Cheek’s 34%.

For Louisiana Treasurer in LaSalle Parish, John Fleming (R) received 92% of the vote, with 4,500 votes. His opponent, Dustin Granger (D), received 8% or 394 votes.

Statewide, Fleming won the seat with 65% of the vote, compared to Granger’s 35%.

When January 2024 arrives, Louisiana will be governed by all Republicans after they swept all state offices during the October 14 and November 18 elections. It will be the first time this has occurred since 2015.

In addition, Republicans hold a twothirds supermajority in the House of Representatives and the

State Senate.

Four Constitutional Amendments were also on the ballot Saturday. The results from LaSalle Parish and statewide are listed below: Amendment No. 1 LaSalle Parish: Yes – 62%; No – 38%.

Statewide: Yes – 61%; No – 39%.

Amendment No. 2 LaSalle Parish: Yes – 55%; No – 45%.

Statewide: Yes – 55%; No – 45%.

Amendment No. 3 LaSalle Parish: Yes – 43%; No – 57%.

Statewide: Yes – 53%; No – 47%.

Amendment No. 4 LaSalle Parish: Yes – 29%; No – 71%.

Statewide: Yes – 44%; No – 56%.