Polls open Saturday for runoff election

Published 7:00 am Friday, December 4, 2020

Polls will be open tomorrow for voters to cast their ballots in the Dec. 5 runoff election.

In Iberia Parish, there are a few unresolved races that are on the ballot. In the city of New Iberia, there is a runoff for the Mayor Pro Tem seat between Ricky Gonspoulin and David Merrill, as well as a runoff for City Marshal between incumbent Tony Miguez and challenger Corey Porter.

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Across the Teche Area, voters will be selecting new judges in two divisions of the 16th Judicial District Court. In Division F, New Iberia attorney Natalie Broussard is facing off against 16th JDC Assistant District Attorney Anthony “Tony” Saleme. In the Division H race, prosecutor Roger P. Hamilton faces New Iberia attorney Alicia Johnson Butler.

There is also an opening on the Republican Central Committee to be filled.

Another item on the ballot is a constitutional amendment that would allow an out-of-state resident to serve on a public postsecondary education board of supervisors.

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Remember that in order to vote you will need to have a driver’s license; a Louisiana Special ID; an LA Wallet digital driver’s license; a United States military identification card that contains the applicant’s name and picture; or some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature.

For more information, including a sample ballot for your precinct and other election day requirements, go to www.geauxvote.com