New Roads Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kevin "Cat"
Bridgewater
Kevin "Cat" Bridgewater is running for mayor of New Roads in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Theron Smith and Kurt G. Kellerman.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Kevin "Cat" BridgewaterYou’re reading
- 02Kurt G. Kellerman
- 03Theron SmithIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired federal government employee who has worked for a masonry company and owns rental property.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
On the record: Kevin "Cat" Bridgewater
6 sourced01Civic center1 sourced position
Pledged to pursue government funding to improve or rebuild the civic center.
I will pursue government funding to improve or rebuild the civic center.”
Own statementPointe Coupee Banner (Aug. 20, 2026 edition): Bridgewater announces candidacy for Mayor, City of New Roads · Aug 20, 2026Link
02Police department1 sourced position
Said he would ask state and federal officials to help fund pay increases for the New Roads Police Department to slow officers leaving for better pay.
Own statementPointe Coupee Banner (Aug. 20, 2026 edition): Bridgewater announces candidacy for Mayor, City of New Roads · Aug 20, 2026Link
03Streets and drainage1 sourced position
Pledged to inventory road repair and drainage needs.
Own statementPointe Coupee Banner (Aug. 20, 2026 edition): Bridgewater announces candidacy for Mayor, City of New Roads · Aug 20, 2026Link
04Youth1 sourced position
Proposed a youth council for high school juniors and seniors to learn how city government works.
Own statementPointe Coupee Banner (Aug. 20, 2026 edition): Bridgewater announces candidacy for Mayor, City of New Roads · Aug 20, 2026Link
05Parks1 sourced position
Said he would work with the parish president to improve Tenth Street Park.
Own statementPointe Coupee Banner (Aug. 20, 2026 edition): Bridgewater announces candidacy for Mayor, City of New Roads · Aug 20, 2026Link
06Housing1 sourced position
as reported by the Pointe Coupee Banner; not a direct quote
At an August 2026 NAACP candidate forum, said he wants improved housing availability.
Forum answerPointe Coupee Banner (Aug. 27, 2026 edition): Candidates speak out at community forum · Aug 27, 2026Link
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