What's on the Ballot on Saturday?

Saturday is election day across Louisiana. The Bossier City Mayor's race is not the only thing on the ballot.

Our entire region will choose a new member for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education or BESE. Tony Davis resigned from his spot on BESE as of January 20th because his job will require more of his time and he will likely be moving to another state.

The candidates for a seat on BESE from District 4 are:

Shelly McFarland, Republican

Michael Melerine, Republican

John Milkovich, Independent

Cody Whitaker, No Party

Cassie Williams, Democrat.

District 4 covers Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Vernon, Webster and Winn Parishes.

The race for Mayor of Bossier has been the talk of our area as the 87-year-old incumbent Lo Walker (Republican) faces his first strong challenge in years. Bossier City businessman Tommy Chandler (Republican) says it is time for new leadership in Bossier.

Polls are open Saturday from 7am until 8pm. Click here to find out where you go vote.

There are also City Council elections in Bossier City.

Here are those running for the 2 at-large seats:

Lee A. "Gunny" Jeter, Sr. Democrat

Tim Larkin Republican

David Montgomery, Jr. Republican

Chris Smith Republican

Bossier City Council District 1:

Shane Cheatham, Republican

Scott Irwin, Republican

Bossier City Council District 5:

Vince Maggio, Republican
Marsha McAllister, Republican

The other City Council members were re-elected with no opposition. There are some other aldermen, justice of the peace and police jury elections in the region. Click here to get the full details for your community.