Thursday, August 10th marked the end of the three-day qualifying period for both state and local positions for the upcoming October (the 14th) elections. While all of Louisiana will certainly be interested in knowing their future Governor, Secretary of State, etc—-here in Winn Parish it’s the local races like Sheriff and Police Jury that continue to find themselves the subject of discussion.
Those local politicians who met no challenge during this year’s filing include State Representative Jack McFarland of District 13, State Senator Wendell Jay Luneau of the 29th Senatorial District, State Senator “Jay” Morris of the 35th Senatorial District, Clerk of Courts Chesney Chandler, Corner Dr. James Lee, and Alderman of Sikes, “Jeff” L Boren. Each will begin their next term with the new year.
Others will face opposition in their bid for reelection. It’s no surprise that all three candidates for Winn Parish’s local Sheriff election, our incumbent Cranford Jordan Jr and his two challengers, Josh McAllister and Dylan Womack, have all qualified and have finalized their place on the ballot. From McAllister stepping down from his presidency on the Police Jury and several newcomers challenging their districts to our current Assessor and his new challenger, our Parish may be in for a few new faces come time the polls close this fall.
Oct. 14, 2023 – Gubernatorial Primary Election Information:
- The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail or at the OMV Office is Sept. 13.
- Early voting is Sept. 30 through Oct. 7 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 1) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 10 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
Parish Races, Winn 64 10/14/23
Sheriff:
Name: Cranford Jordan Jr.
Party: No Party
Race: White
Gender: Male
Name: “Josh” McAllister
Party: No Party
Race: White
Gender: Male
Name: Dylan Womack
Party: No Party
Race: White
Gender: Male
Clerk of Court:
Name: Chesney Creel Chandler
Party: No Party
Race: White
Gender: Female
Coroner:
Name: James Lee
Party: Republican
Race: White
Gender: Male
Police Juror District 1:
Name: Phillips Evans
Party: Democrat
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Police Juror District 2:
Name: Deionne “Dee” Carpenter
Party: No Party
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Police Juror District 3:
Name: Darrell Franks
Party: Republican
Race: White
Gender: Male
Name: Kevin Pharr
Party: Republican
Race: White
Gender: Male
Name: W. Bryan Price
Party: Republican
Race: White
Gender: Male
Police Juror District 4:
Name: “Stanley” Garret
Party: Republican
Race: White
Gender: Male
Name: Tammy Griffin
Party: Republican
Race: White
Gender: Female
Police Juror District 5:
Name: James Jones
Party: No Party
Race: White
Gender: Male
Name: Kyle Potts
Party: Republican
Race: White
Gender: Male
Police Juror District 6:
Name: Larry Glenn
Party: No Party
Race: White
Gender: Male
Name: Author Robinson
Party: Republican
Race: White
Gender: Male
Justice of the Peace Ward 8:
No candidates
Alderman Village of Atlanta:
No candidates
Alderman Village of Sikes.
Name: “Jeff” L Boren
Party: No Party
Race: White
Gender: Male
Governor’s race will include 17 candidates.
Lieutenant Governor’s race will include 7 candidates.
Secretary of State’s race will include 8 candidates.
Attorney General’s race will include 5 candidates.
Treasurer’s race will include 4 candidates.
