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St. Helena Parish voters decide school board, justice of the peace races

43 minutes 45 seconds ago Tuesday, November 03 2026 Nov 3, 2026 November 03, 2026 9:50 PM November 03, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish voters decided several contested local races Tuesday, including six school board seats, two justice of the peace positions and a constable position.

Democrat Linda Lee was elected to represent School Board District 1.

Lee defeated Republican Neil "Scott" Spinks, receiving 54% of the vote.

Democrat Lolita Porter was elected to represent School Board District 2.

Porter defeated fellow Democrat Gwendolyn Muse Galmon, receiving 54% of the vote.

Porter is the incumbent for District 2.

The race for School Board District 3 is headed to a runoff after no candidate received the required majority of votes.

Marcus T. Downs, Shelia Haywood, Mittie C. Muse and Idella "Washington" Smith competed for the District 3 seat.

Haywood and Muse received the most votes and will advance to the runoff election.

Haywood secured 29% of the vote and Muse secured 28%. 

The race for School Board District 4 is headed to a runoff after no candidate received the required majority of votes.

George Hughes, Towana Jackson and Jennifer McMorris competed for the District 4 seat.

Jackson and McMorris received the most votes and will advance to the runoff election.

Jackson secured 46% of the vote and McMorris secured 43%.

The race for School Board District 5 is headed to a runoff after no candidate received the required majority of votes.

Kobe R. Cutrer, Betsy Ehret and Benny L. Warner competed for the District 5 seat.

Warner and Ehret received the most votes and will advance to the runoff election.

Warner secured 46% of the vote and Ehret secured 29%.

Republican Joshua Conleay was elected to represent School Board District 6.

Conleay received 81% of the vote, defeating Democrat Tangie Pounds-Rheams.

Democrat Alfloyd Muse was elected Justice of the Peace for Ward 2.

Muse received 52% of the vote, defeating fellow Democrat Dwayne Franklin Jr.

Democrat Tundra Muse was elected Justice of the Peace for Ward 3.

Muse received 62% of the vote, defeating Albert Franklin.

Muse has served as Justice of the Peace for 18 years. Her goal is to continue serving the public with pride, compassion and commitment.

The race for Constable for Justice of the Peace Ward 3 is headed to a runoff after no candidate received the required majority of votes.

Jerome Forbes Jr., Iola Martin and Sam Topps competed for the position.

Forbes and Topps received the most votes and will advance to the runoff election.

Forbes secured 47% of the vote and Topps secured 37%. 

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

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