SHREVEPORT, La. — Voters across the ArkLaTex will head to the polls on Nov. 3 to cast ballots in high-stakes municipal leadership races, parish tax measures, state executive offices, and congressional contests across Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Shreveport and Caddo Parish Key Races and Propositions
In Shreveport, the mayoral election takes center stage as incumbent Republican Mayor Tom Arceneaux seeks re-election. Arceneaux faces a crowded field of challengers including Caddo Parish Commissioner John Young, Caddo Parish Commission President Stormy Gage-Watts, State Rep. Tammy Phelps, former commissioner Michael Williams, Chaunta Mero and business owner Sia Ravari.
Voters across all seven Shreveport City Council districts (Districts A through G) will also select their representatives. In contests where no candidate secures a simple majority, the top two finishers will advance to a runoff election.
In the judicial arena, current Caddo Parish District Attorney James Stewart faces Lauren Ray Anderson, Patricia Gilley, and state Sen. Alan Seabaugh.
Local ballot measures will also require voter approval:
Caddo Parish Tax Proposition: A parish-wide measure to fund parish infrastructure and public services.
Shreveport Downtown Development Proposition: A targeted proposition addressing downtown development initiatives, economic incentives, and district improvements.
Across Bossier Parish, voters in Bossier City will decide the contested election for Bossier City marshal, overseeing court enforcement and law enforcement duties for the city court.
Louisiana Federal and Statewide Contests
Statewide, Louisiana voters will select a U.S. Senator to succeed retiring Sen. Bill Cassidy. Republican U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis are competing for the six-year Senate seat.
In congressional races across North Louisiana:
4th Congressional District: Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson faces reelection challenges across Louisiana's 4th District, which covers Shreveport, Bossier City and surrounding parishes.
5th Congressional District: Voters in the 5th District will cast ballots for their representative in the U.S. House.
In utility regulation, District 5 voters will decide a six-year seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC), where Republican John Atkins and Democrat James Green are competing to oversee statewide electric, water, and utility rates.
10 Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Louisiana voters statewide will vote on 10 proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution:
Amendment 1: Permits surviving spouses of certain deceased disabled veterans to transfer an additional property tax exemption to a new residence one time.
Amendment 2: Adjusts regulations governing how local taxing authorities modify property tax millage rates following reassessments.
Amendment 3: Bans post-conviction bail for individuals convicted of aggravated offenses involving minor children.
Amendment 4: Establishes a two-term lifetime limit for Louisiana governors.
Amendment 5: Alters constitutional requirements concerning the use of nonrecurring state revenue to reduce retirement system debt.
Amendment 6: Provides additional property tax exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older.
Amendment 7: Authorizes the use of public funds to replace certain hazardous drinking-water lines on private property.
Amendment 8: Restricts specific foreign adversaries from exercising expropriation powers.
Amendment 9: Raises the income threshold for qualifying homeowners to receive a special property tax assessment freeze.
Amendment 10: Creates a property tax exemption for eligible rehabilitated blighted or derelict properties.
Texas Executive, Senate, and Congressional Contests
In Texas, voters will decide major statewide executive offices, a U.S. Senate seat, and congressional representation in East Texas:
U.S. Senate: Texas voters will cast ballots in the statewide race for the U.S. Senate. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking on Democratic State Rep. James Talarico.
Texas governor & lieutenant governor: High-profile executive contests headline the ballot as voters choose the state's governor and lieutenant governor. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is running for reelection against Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa. Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Democratic State Rep. Vikki Goodwin are running for lieutenant governor.
U.S. House District 1: Incumbent Republican Nathaniel Moran faces reelection in District 1, covering East Texas communities including Texarkana, Tyler and Marshall. He faces a challenge from Democratic nominee Yolanda Prince.
U.S. House District 4: Incumbent Republican Pat Fallon seeks reelection in District 4, representing counties spanning Northeast Texas. His main challenger is Democratic nominee Jason Pearce.
Arkansas and Oklahoma Major Races
Across state lines, voters in Arkansas and Oklahoma will select top state leaders and federal representatives:
Arkansas: The qualified candidates running in the U.S. Senate general election in Arkansas include Republican Tom Cotton, Democrat Hallie Shoffner, and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin. In the race for Arkansas governor, the qualified candidates on the general election ballot are incumbent Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Democrat Fredrick Love, and Libertarian Colt Shelby.
Oklahoma: In Oklahoma, voters will cast ballots in statewide contests for both the U.S. Senate and governor. Senate candidates include Republican Kevin Hern, Democrat N'Kiyla Thomas, Libertarian Sevier White, along with Curtis Stinnett and Ron Meinhardt. In the race for governor, candidates on the ballot are Republican Mike Mazzei, Democrat Cyndi Munson, as well as Jerry Griffin, Orlando Lynn Bush and Robert Brooks.
Voter Information
Polling locations across all four states will open at 6 a.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. The polls will close at 7 p.m. in Texas and Oklahoma, at 7:30 p.m. in Arkansas, and at 8 p.m. in Louisiana. Voters are encouraged to check their registration status, review sample ballots, and locate their specific polling place via their respective state election portals:
Louisiana: Louisiana GeauxVote Portal
Texas: VoteTexas.gov
Arkansas: Arkansas VoterView Portal
Oklahoma: Oklahoma OK Voter Portal
Complete Election Coverage
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