HAMMOND — The race for mayor of the City of Hammond is heading to a runoff after none of the four contenders captured more than 50% of the vote.

Leading the field was Democrat Tracy Washington Wells with 2,093 votes (40.83%), followed by Republican Lacy Landrum with 1,333 votes (26%). The two top finishers will face each other on the ballot in the runoff election.

Finishing out of runoff contention were Republican Carlee White Gonzales, who received 1,290 votes (25.17%), and Democrat Kiplyn "Kip" Andrews, who garnered 410 votes (8%).

Under Louisiana election rules, candidates must clear an outright majority to win in the primary; voters in the City of Hammond will return to the polls on Dec. 12 to decide whether Wells or Landrum will serve as the city's next mayor.

For full results, check out WBRZ's Election Guide.