Shreveport Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Tammy Phelps
Candidate for Mayor
Tammy Phelps is running for mayor of Shreveport in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tom Arceneaux, Sia Fakhriravari, Chaunta Mero, Stormy Gage Watts, Michael D. Williams and John-Paul Young.
Deadline to register in person, by mail or at an OMV office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayLouisiana state representative for House District 3, first elected in 2019. Her listed occupation is education administrator.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
- Campaign website
- www.phelpsformayor.com
Where Tammy Phelps stands: positions on the record
Economy1 sourced position
as reported by KSLA
Said the city should start with water, blight and public safety and redefine Shreveport, which used to be a manufacturing city.
“The basics first: water, blight and public safety.”
Forum answerKSLA · Aug 23, 2026
Blight1 sourced position
Said she would enforce blight laws she helped pass and was alarmed that the city's water consent decree was extended.
“Basic services. I really hate that we’re at the point today of talking about basic services.”
Own statementKTAL · Sep 29, 2026
Poverty1 sourced position
as reported by The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate; not a direct quote
Said she would address poverty, including by raising the local minimum wage and through partnerships with businesses.
Own statementThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
Also running for Mayor
- Tom Arceneaux (incumbent)
- Sia Fakhriravari
- Chaunta Mero
- Stormy Gage Watts
- Michael D. Williams
- John-Paul Young
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