Many St. Landry Parish incumbents unopposed

The nameplates are staying in place for many St. Landry Parish elected officials as qualifying for the Oct. 24 election closed Thursday with no opponents surfacing.
Sheriff Bobby Guidroz is unopposed. Parish President Bill Fontenot is headed toward a second term.
Other unopposed officials include Russell Pavich, coroner; Rhyn Duplechain, assessor; and Charles Jagneaux, clerk of court.
State Senatorial District 28 incumbent Sen. Eric LaFleur, District 28, and Rep. H. Bernard LeBas , District 38, are unopposed.
Incumbent St. Landry Parish Council member District 13 Gary Courville faces opposition from Coby Roy Clavier.
And, in Parish Council District 12, incumbent Jimmie Edwards is challenged by John Marshall and Imelda Allison Thomas.
There are two candidates in the BESE District 8 race, and they are Carolyn Hill and Jada Lewis. The two State Senatorial District 24 candidates are Gerald Boudreaux and Ledricka Johnson Thierry.
The three State Representative District 41 candidates are Phillip DeVillier, Greg Fruge and Germaine Simpson. Some residents of Acadia Parish will also vote in House District 41 race.
Unopposed candidates in Acadia Parish are clerk of court candidate Robert T. “Robby” Barousse; assessor candidate James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean; and coroner candidate Mark H. Dawson.
State Senatorial District 25 candidate Dan W. “Blade” Morrish and State Senatorial District 26 candidates Jonathan Perry are also unopposed.
The three candidates in the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s election are K. P. Gibson, Keith Latiola and Brian Richard.
The four Acadia Police Juror District 6 candidates are Kem Arceneaux, Tony Broussard, A. J. “Jay” Credeur and Richard A. Faul. The two Acadia Parish Police Juror District 8 candidates are Robert J. Guidry and Felton Moreau.
The candidate list is from the Secretary of State’s website and is unofficial. The following are the qualified candidates for the statewide and parishwide elections and elections in Eunice.
Governor
Scott A. Angelle, P.O. Box 1385, Breaux Bridge, LA, 70517, 337-442-1498, Republican; Beryl Billiot, 78136 Hwy. 51, Kentwood, LA, 70444, No Party; Jay Dardenne, P.O. Box 2976, Baton Rouge, LA, 70821, 225-239-7997, Republican; Cary Deaton, P.O. Box 6864, Metairie, LA, 70009, 504-957-8043, Democrat; John Bel Edwards, P.O. Box 1115 Amite, LA, 70422, 225-435-9808, Democrat; Jeremy “J.W.” Odom, P.O. Box 162, Natchitoches, LA, 71458, 318-521-0626, No Party; Eric Paul Orgeron, 3842 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA, 70001, Other; S. L. Simpson, 1924 Anna St., Shreveport, LA, 71101, Democrat; and David Vitter, Republican, 3841 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70002, 504-779-3771, Republican.
Lieutenant Governor
Elbert Lee Guillory, 633 East Landry St., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-942-6328, Republican; Melvin L. “Kip” Holden, 838 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70802, 225-381-3036, Democrat; Billy Nungesser, P.O. Box 7264, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, 504-433-1200, Republican; and John Young, P.O. Box 245, Metairie, LA, 70004, 504-613-0824, Republican.
Secretary of State
Tom Schedler, 7211 Brookwood Dr., Mandeville, LA, 70471, 225-276-9109, Republican and Chris Tyson, P.O. Box 84813, Baton Rouge, LA, 70884, 225-421-1784, Democrat.
Attorney General
Geraldine “Geri” Broussard Baloney, P.O. Box 116, Garyville, LA, 70051, 985-224-8090, Democrat; James D. “Buddy” Caldwell, P.O. Box 4154 Baton Rouge, LA, 70821, 225-346-1461, Republican; Isaac “Ike” Jackson, P.O. Box 742, Plaquemine, LA, 70765, 225-610-2747, Democrat; Jeff Landry, P.O. Box 13816, New Iberia, LA, 70562, 337-313-4537, Republican; and Marty Maley, P.O. Box 3154, Baton Rouge, LA, 70821, 225-266-5959, Republican.
Treasurer
John Kennedy, Republican, P.O. Box 80794, Baton Rouge, LA 70898, 225-930-9033, Republican and Jennifer Treadway, 4021 W.E. Heck Ct., Bldg. L., Ste. 202, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816, 225-442-8929, Republican.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry
“Charlie” Greer, 616 Robert LaCaze, Natchez, LA, 71456, 337-224-2122, Democrat; Adrian “Ace” Juttner, P.O. Box 306, Abita Springs, LA, 70420, 504-367-1160, Republican; Jamie LaBranche, 2173 Carmel Valley, LaPlace, LA, 70068, 504-559-9586, Republican; and Michael G. “Mike” Strain, 19607 Hwy. 36, Covington, LA, 70433, 225-771-8942, Republican.
Commissioner of Insurance
Jim Donelon, P.O. Box 6993, Metairie, LA, 70009, 504-455-6503, Republican; Donald Hodge Jr., 224 Ocean Dr. No. 202, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, 337-794-8873, Democrat; Charlotte C. McDaniel McGehee, P.O. Box 80534, Baton Rouge, LA, 70898, 225-389-6711, Democrat; and Matt Parker, 4560 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA, 71291, 318-396-5870, Republican.
BESE District 8
Carolyn Hill, P.O. Box 1863, Baton Rouge, LA, 70821, 225-241-9182, Democrat, and Jada Lewis, P.O. Box 4624 Baton Rouge, LA 70821, 225-312-8872, Democrat.
State Senatorial District 24
Gerald Boudreaux, 315 Prairie Ln., Lafayette, LA, 70501, Democrat and Ledricka Johnson Thierry, 8202 Hwy. 182, Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-942-4733, Democrat.
State Senatorial District 28
Eric LaFleur, P.O. Box 617, Ville Platte, LA, 70586, 337-363-6211, Democrat.
State Representative District 38
H. Bernard LeBas, P.O. Box 370, Ville Platte, LA, 70586, 337-363-0152, Democrat.
State Representative District 41
Phillip DeVillier, P.O. Box 409, Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-546-0255, Republican; Greg Fruge, 174 Eve Benoit Rd., Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-457-7973, Republican; and Germaine Simpson, P.O. Box 784 Eunice, LA 70535, 337-580-5635, Democrat.
The following St. Landry Parish candidates qualified by Thursday afternoon.
Sheriff
Bobby J. Guidroz, 1552 Hwy. 743, Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-585-6424, Democrat.
Clerk of Court
Charles R. Jagneaux, P.O. Box 237, Port Barre, LA, 70577, 337-585-7375, Democrat.
Assessor
Rhyn L. Duplechain, 340 Normandie Dr., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-948-4653, Democrat.
Coroner
Russell P. Pavich, 330 S. Ninth St. Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-546-0494, Republican.
Parish President
W. K. “Bill” Fontenot Jr., 4642 Grand Prairie Hwy., Washington, LA, 70589, 337-826-7678, Democrat.
Council Member District 1
Jerry L. Red Jr., 465 St. Paul Ave., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-692-2307, Democrat.
Council Member District 2
Angela Brooks-Roberson, P.O. Box 164, Opelousas, LA, 70571, 337-501-8102, Democrat; Nancy A. Carriere, 1073 Hwy. 742, Opelousas, LA, 70570, Democrat; and Leon E. Robinson, P.O. Box 703, Opelousas, LA, 70570, Democrat.
Council Member District 3
Lionel Celestine; 143 Veterans Dr., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-290-0850, Democrat and Fekisha Miller, 1349 Hwy. 749, Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-948-1013, Democrat.
Council Member District 4
Randy Brown, 4743 Prairie Ronde Hwy., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-308-3433, Democrat; Huet “Picheau” Dupre, 1095 Mulberry Rd., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-826-0600, Democrat; and Mildred Thierry, 398 Ave. A, Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-942-2931, Democrat.
Council Member District 5
Stacey P. Nevills, P.O. Box 374, Opelousas, LA, 70571, 225-933-1070, Democrat and Harold L. Taylor, 650 N. Wilderness Rd., Port Barre, LA, 70577, 337-945-3661, Democrat.
Council Member District 6
Kenneth J. “Ken” Marks, P.O. Box 692, Port Barre, LA, 70577, 337-585-6441, Other.
Council Member District 7
Alvin J. Stelly, 7420 Hwy. 93, Arnaudville, LA, 70512, 337-662-3919, Democrat.
Council Member District 8
Vivian Sibille Olivier, P.O. Box 77, Sunset, LA 70584, 337-662-3542, Republican.
Council Member District 9
Wayne Ardoin, 734 John Walter Dr., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-942-8282, Democrat.
Council Member District 10
Dexter Q. Brown, 263 Milton Brown Rd., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-331-3142, Democrat and Don Vallien, 335 Ophelia Boone Rd., Opelousas, LA, 70570, 337-942-8807, Democrat.
Council Member District 11
Timmy G. Lejeune, 399 Pitre Rd., Ville Platte, LA, 70586, 337-207-1314, Democrat.
Council Member District 12
Jimmie E. Edwards, 810 Faris Ave. Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-457-8871, Democrat; John Marshall, P.O. Box 206, Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-447-0981, Democrat; and Imelda Allison Thomas, 104 Allison Loop, Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-466-8393, Democrat.
Council Member District 13
Coby Roy Clavier; 207 Donald Richard Rd., Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-331-2810, Republican; and Gary D. Courville, 450 W. Camellia Ave., Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-580-3809, Democrat.
The following candidates qualified for parishwide elections in Acadia Parish as well as Police Juror for District 6 and 8:
State Senatorial District 25
Dan W. “Blade” Morrish, 7735 McCindy Rd., Lake Charles, LA, 70607, 337-477-7754, Republican..
State Senatorial District 26
Jonathan Perry, 310 W. Third St., Kaplan, LA, 70548, 337-523-8018, Republican.
State Senatorial District 28
Eric LaFleur, P.O. Box 617, Ville Platte, LA, 70586, 337-363-6211, Democrat.
State Representative District 41
Phillip DeVillier, P.O. Box 409, Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-546-0255, Republican; Greg Fruge, 174 Eve Benoit Rd., Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-457-7973, Republican; and Germaine Simpson, P.O. Box 784 Eunice, LA 70535, 337-580-5635, Democrat.
State Representative District 42
Jack Montoucet, 123 Credeur Rd. Scott, LA, 70583, 337-873-3087, Democrat.
Sheriff
K. P. Gibson, 106 Clark Ct., Crowley, LA, 70526, 337-250-9043, Democrat; Keith Latiola, 304 Loyola St., Iota, LA, 70543, 337-779-3531, Democrat; and Brian Richard, 121 Amy St., Iota, LA, 70543, 337-305-2214, and Republican.
Clerk of Court
Robert T. “Robby” Barousse, 202 Willow Oak Dr., Crowley, LA, 70526, 337-783-0191, Democrat.
Assessor
James J. “Jimbo” Petitjean, P.O. Box 694, Rayne, LA, 70578, 337-334-9554, Democrat.
Coroner
Mark H. Dawson, 610 E. Bernard St., Rayne, LA, 70578, 337-334-7551, Republican.
Police Juror District 6
Kem Arceneaux, 120 Ronald Ln., Lot 2, Rayne, LA, 70578, 337-207-5473, Democrat; Tony Broussard, 237 Heritage Rd., Rayne, LA 70578, 337-501-4734, Other; A. J. “Jay” Credeur, 8520 Grand Prairie Hwy., Church Point, LA, 70525, 337-298-0628, Democrat; and Richard A. Faul, 4617 Grand Prairie Hwy., Rayne, LA, 70578, 337-334-8310, Democrat.
Police Juror District 8
Robert J. Guidry, 129 Nolan Rd., Iota, LA, 70543, 337-207-1352, Republican and Felton Moreau, 1328 Chinaberry Dr., Eunice, LA, 70535, 337-580-1953, Democrat.