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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Bogalusa Mayor & City Council Election 2026

7 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 23 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

How to vote · 11 days left

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The candidates

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

Voters choose a mayor, two at-large council members and one council member each for Districts A through E. The mayor and all seven council seats are on the ballot, so no council members hold over.

Deadline to request an absentee ballot · Oct 30

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What the next council decides

01City finances and state oversight4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city remains under state fiscal administration, and the council adopted a 2026 operating budget in March.

What's on the tableHow the council reviews the budget, contracts and pay while a state-appointed fiscal administrator is in place.

02Sewer, drainage and roads2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved emergency repairs to the wastewater plant pumps and ratified an emergency over a collapsed drainage culvert.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for and prioritizes sewer, drainage and street repairs.

03Housing, zoning and neglected property2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has a 12-month moratorium on tiny homes in place and has pending rezoning requests.

What's on the tableWhether to extend or end the tiny-home moratorium and how to rule on rezoning requests.

1 note on these statements

District D Councilwoman Chanda K. Hillman won the seat in a May 16, 2026 election. Bogalusa Daily News · May 16, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the city limit new tiny homes?

  2. 2. How should the city handle neglected property?

  3. 3. Should the city set aside reserve funds for infrastructure repairs?

  4. 4. Before approving contracts and spending, how closely should council members review them?

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 voted7 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): 7 on this ballot

7 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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