Meet the 2026 Shreveport Mayoral Candidates
Welcome to ShreveportVotes 2026 — an independent, non-partisan interactive voter resource for Northwest Louisiana's economic hub. Explore verified backgrounds, public records, and policy stances for all 8 contenders.
🗳️ Live Community Straw Poll & Public Sentiment
Select your choices below to cast your ballot. Votes start at zero and reflect actual responses submitted on this device. (Informal community straw poll for educational & discussion purposes)
🗳️ Mayoral Candidate Straw Vote
Select the candidate you would vote for if the election were held today:
🎯 Shreveport's Most Urgent Priority
What is the #1 issue the next Mayor should address?
💬 Shreveport Community Feedback & Ideas for City Hall
Submit an idea or priority for your neighborhood (e.g. Broadmoor, Highland, Queensborough, Mooretown, North Shreveport):
🎯 Find Your Mayoral Candidate Match
Answer 5 brief policy questions on Shreveport's core municipal challenges. We'll match your answers against the candidates' declared platforms.
Policy Preference Questionnaire
Your Candidate Policy Alignment
🏛️ Municipal & Public Service Experience
🗳️ Field Overview & Public Salaries
• Mayor of Shreveport (Arceneaux): $100,000 / year
• Caddo Commissioners (Gage-Watts, Young): ~$22,000 / year
• State Representative (Phelps): $16,800 base + per diem
• Challengers: Private citizens & business owners
🛡️ Public Safety & Police Retention
🚰 Water & EPA Consent Decree
💼 Economic Growth & Data Centers
🏚️ Blight Remediation & Housing
📅 2026 Statutory Election Calendar & Deadlines (Caddo Parish)
| Electoral Milestone | Statutory Date / Window | Administrative Details |
|---|---|---|
| In-Person / Mail Registration | October 5, 2026 | Standard cutoff for paper voter registration applications prior to primary. |
| GeauxVote Online Registration | October 13, 2026 | Electronic registration cutoff through the Louisiana Secretary of State portal. |
| Primary Early Voting Window | October 20 – October 27, 2026 | Early voting conducted at designated Caddo Parish polling locations. |
| Primary Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Open primary ballot featuring all candidates. >50% wins outright. |
| Runoff Early Voting Window | November 28 – December 5, 2026 | Early voting if no candidate reaches 50% in the open primary. |
| General / Runoff Election Day | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Head-to-head runoff between the top two primary finishers. |
⭐ Starred Candidates
🗳️ Quick Voter Checklist
✓ Verify registration on GeauxVote before Oct 13, 2026.
✓ Bring a valid photo ID (Louisiana Driver's License or Military ID).
✓ Election Day polls are open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
🔗 Check Your Precinct & Sample Ballot
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