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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Blanchard Mayor & Board of Aldermen Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Every Blanchard voter can choose up to five of the six alderman candidates, and separately picks one of two candidates for mayor.

Deadline to request an absentee ballot · Oct 30

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What the next council decides

01Data center water deal4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn December 2025 the board authorized the mayor to sign a water services agreement with a large-scale commercial user; KTBS reported it is for a possible data center.

What's on the tableThe next mayor and board will oversee the agreement and the water system upgrades tied to it.

02Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the board set a water and sewer rate structure with a yearly increase of at least 3.5%, effective each July 1.

What's on the tableThe board sets utility rates and can change the yearly adjustment.

03Sewer system rebuild and bonds4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe board has declared its intention to issue up to $3.5 million in sewer revenue bonds for lift stations and a new sewer force main.

What's on the tableThe board will vote on the final bond ordinance and oversee the sewer projects.

04Blighted property2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe board votes case by case on condemning dilapidated properties after hearings.

What's on the tableThe next board will keep ruling on condemnations and how much time owners get.

05Town budget and taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the board adopted the budget for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

What's on the tableThe board sets the yearly millage, adopts the budget and approves amendments.

2 notes on these statements

Six candidates filed for five alderman seats: John R. Fuller, "Jeff" Guin, Gary Hart, Laura Neubert, Judy Presley and "Jim" Roberts. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Caddo Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026

Donald Nowatzke qualified for mayor but is marked as withdrawn on the Secretary of State's candidate list. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Caddo Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Blanchard sell water to a large data center?

  2. 2. Should town officials be barred from signing non-disclosure agreements with businesses?

  3. 3. Should water and sewer rates rise automatically every year?

  4. 4. Should Blanchard borrow up to $3.5 million to rebuild sewer lift stations and lines?

  5. 5. Should the town condemn and demolish dilapidated buildings when owners don't fix them?

  6. 6. Should the town keep levying its full authorized property tax millage?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted9 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 5 on this ballot

5 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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