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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Minden City Council Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 10 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 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.

Each council seat is chosen by the voters of its district. Districts B, C and D have contested races; the mayor and the District A and District E seats drew one candidate each at qualifying.

Deadline to request an absentee ballot · Oct 30

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Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Utility costs2 sourced facts

Where it standsCandidates have raised utility costs and electric rates in their campaign statements and at the Oct. 1, 2026 forum.

What's on the tableWhether the city pursues assistance or rate changes for residents' utility costs.

02City budget and planning3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026-2027 city budget on Aug. 3, 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city plans spending and funding in future budget years.

03Fireworks rules2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council revised the city's fireworks ordinance on Sept. 8, 2026, by a 4-1 vote.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city adjusts fireworks restrictions in the future.

04State temporary housing program1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe council voted on Aug. 3, 2026 to opt out of a state temporary housing and shelter assistance program.

What's on the tableWhether Minden participates in state-run temporary housing and shelter assistance.

05Cooperation among local governments1 sourced fact

Where it standsIncumbent Michael Roy named cooperation among the city, Police Jury and School Board as a priority at the Oct. 1 forum.

What's on the tableHow the council works with the Webster Parish Police Jury and School Board.

2 notes on these statements

The city's council page lists Levon "Charlie" Thomas as the District B representative. City of Minden

Latasha Anderson Mitchell (District C) and Michael Roy (District D) are the incumbents seeking re-election. Minden Press-Herald · Aug 10, 2026

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  1. 1. How should the city respond to residents' utility costs?

  2. 2. How far ahead should the city plan its budget?

  3. 3. Should the city allow more exceptions to its fireworks restrictions?

  4. 4. Should Minden take part in the state's temporary housing and shelter assistance program?

  5. 5. How much priority should the council give to joint work with the Police Jury and School Board?

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 voted4 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.New · How Minden is runWho runs Minden, and what it costsWho the city manager is, council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Carlton "Buddy" Myles, Andy Pendergrass5 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The Minden City Council represents five districts and works with the Mayor to establish policy, adopt ordinances and guide the City's priorities. City of Minden
  • Mayor Nick Cox, the incumbent, qualified without opposition for the Nov. 3, 2026 election. Minden Press-Herald · Aug 10, 2026

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