Broussard City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Charles
Sharma
Charles Sharma is running for Broussard City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Trey Smith.
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The race · City Council District 2
- 01Charles SharmaYou’re reading
- 02Trey Smith
Background
- About
- Oilfield industry veteran and Broussard resident of more than 45 years. He founded the BYOB Hamburger and Hotdog Festival and the BYOB Boudin Cookoff.
- Party
- On the official ballot: Republican. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Lafayette Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 electionCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Campaign website
- sharmaforbroussard.org
David Bonin, the District 2 incumbent, did not qualify for re-election, so the District 2 seat is open between Charles Sharma and Trey Smith. Citizens for a New Louisiana · Aug 20, 2026
On the record: Charles Sharma
3 sourced01Public input1 sourced position
Says he wants residents to have more ways to be heard before council votes.
more ways for residents to be heard before a vote, not after it”
Own statementSharma for Broussard (campaign site)Link
02Local businesses1 sourced position
Says city government should make it easier for local businesses to operate and grow.
City government should make it easier for them to operate and grow, not harder.”
Own statementSharma for Broussard (campaign site)Link
03Candidate questionnaire1 sourced position
Did not respond to the Citizens for a New Louisiana candidate questionnaire.
Own statementCitizens for a New Louisiana · Sep 2, 2026Link
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