Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Crowley Mayor & City Council Election 2026
3 of 9 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seatAlderman Ward 3 Division A
1 seatAlderman Ward 3 Division B
1 seatVoters pick one mayor and three of the nine aldermen. The other six alderman seats had a single candidate on the Secretary of State's list and are not contested on the ballot.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- U.S. Senate
- "Jamie" Davis · Democrat
- Julia Letlow · Republican
- U.S. HouseDistrict 3
- Statewide measures10 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
U.S. House: all candidates run on one ballot. If no one gets more than half the vote, the top two meet in a runoff on Dec 12.
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
- Charles "Chuck" Ashby Jr.Alderman at Large on the Crowley City Council, unopposed on the Secretary of State's Nov. 2026 candidate list.6sourced
- Katie S. ChiassonAlderwoman, Ward 1, Division B; unopposed for re-election on the Nov. 3, 2026 list6sourced
"Brad" CoreAlderman, Ward 2, Division A on the Crowley City Council, unopposed on the Secretary of State's Nov. 2026 candidate list.6sourced
- Jeffrey C. DoreAlderman, Ward 1, Division A on the Crowley City Council, unopposed on the Secretary of State's Nov. 2026 candidate list.6sourced
- Richard "Dickie" LatiolaisAlderman, Ward 4, Division A on the Crowley City Council, unopposed on the Secretary of State's Nov. 2026 candidate list.6sourced
- Sandra "Sandy" MarxAlderwoman, Ward 2, Division B; unopposed for re-election on the Nov. 3, 2026 list6sourced
What the next council decides
01Nov. 3 tax renewals3 sourced facts
Where it standsCrowley voters will decide on Nov. 3, 2026 whether to renew a half-cent sales tax and three property taxes.
What's on the tableHow the city funds infrastructure, wastewater facilities, parks and youth recreation buildings once the renewed taxes start.
- The council gave notice that it would consider calling a Nov. 3, 2026 election to renew a half-cent sales and use tax and three property taxes. Crowley City Council minutes, April 21, 2026 · Apr 21, 2026
- The sales tax proposition is a 15-year renewal estimated to raise $2,020,680 in a full year. Crowley City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
- The three property tax propositions renew 3.5 mills for wastewater disposal, 3 mills for parks and recreation and 1 mill for youth recreation building maintenance. Crowley City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
02Annual budget3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted the budget for the fiscal year starting Sept. 1, 2026 on Aug. 18, 2026.
What's on the tableHow the next council amends and oversees spending during the year.
- The council adopted the operating budget for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2027. Crowley City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
- At the public hearing on that budget, a third and final call for proponents and opponents drew no one to speak. Crowley City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
- The council also adopted an amended budget for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026. Crowley City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
03Street dedications3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council approved one street dedication and rejected another in July 2026.
What's on the tableWhether and how the city honors local figures with street names.
- Motions to dedicate Avenue D, Fourth Street and West Hutchinson Avenue failed for lack of a second at the June 2026 meeting. Crowley City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
- The council passed a motion to dedicate Fifth Street from Moore Avenue westward in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Robinson by a 5-4 roll call. Crowley City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
- A motion to dedicate West Hutchinson Avenue in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. failed 2-7. Crowley City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
04Crosswalk penalty3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council adopted a crosswalk ordinance in August 2026.
What's on the tableHow the city enforces pedestrian right-of-way and places marked crosswalks.
- The ordinance adds a $200 penalty for failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Crowley City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
- It authorizes the Mayor or his designee to determine the location of marked pedestrian crosswalks. Crowley City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
- The council passed a resolution in July 2026 to introduce the ordinance and call a public hearing. Crowley City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026
05Wastewater plant upgrades3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council approved grant applications for wastewater plant work in June 2026.
What's on the tableHow the city pays for state-required improvements to the wastewater treatment facility.
- The council approved a grant application to the Delta Regional Authority for DEQ-mandated improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Phase 3: Excavation of the East Marsh. Crowley City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
- It also approved a Delta Regional Authority application for wastewater treatment plant improvements - sludge removal. Crowley City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
- One of the Nov. 3 propositions renews a 3.5-mill wastewater disposal facilities tax. Crowley City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
1 note on these statements
Two candidates filed for mayor, two each for Ward 3, Division A, Ward 3, Division B and Ward 4, Division B. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Acadia Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026
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1. Should the council approve proposals to dedicate streets in memory of local figures?
2. Should Crowley set a fixed penalty for failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
3. How should Crowley pay for state-required wastewater plant upgrades?
Key dates
- Deadline to register online (Geaux Vote)Louisiana Secretary of StateOct 13, 2026
- Early voting begins (through Oct. 27, excluding Sunday)Louisiana Secretary of StateOct 20, 2026
- Deadline to request an absentee ballotLouisiana Secretary of StateOct 30, 2026
- Absentee ballots must be receivedLouisiana Secretary of StateNov 2, 2026
- Election DayLouisiana Secretary of StateNov 3, 2026
- Open general election (if needed)Acadia Parish Clerk of CourtDec 12, 2026
The seat math
6 stay (not up this year): Charles "Chuck" Ashby Jr., Katie S. Chiasson, "Brad" Core, Jeffrey C. Dore, Richard "Dickie" Latiolais, Sandra "Sandy" Marx3 on this ballot
9 council seats. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.
- The city council is made up of nine aldermen: one at large and two for each of four wards. City of Crowley
- Roll calls in the city minutes record nine aldermen voting; the mayor presides at the meetings. Crowley City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
- Voters elect the mayor and aldermen on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Acadia Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026
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