Voters across Claiborne Parish cast ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in several contested elections, including district judge, district attorney, School Board, mayoral and municipal races, along with two sales tax propositions.
According to unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State, all Election Day precincts and early and absentee voting returns have been reported for the contests listed below.
In the 2nd Judicial District Court, Division A, race, Rachel Wiggins Bays received 56% of the Claiborne Parish vote against Patrick O. Jefferson, who received 44%.
The Division B judicial contest was considerably closer. Clay Carroll received 2,301 votes compared with 2,274 for Yumeaka Robinson Washington, a difference of just 27 votes. Both candidates were reported at 50% after rounding.
In the district attorney’s race, “Jim” Colvin led the four-candidate field with 41% of the Claiborne Parish vote, followed by Colby Bowman with 26%. The district attorney and judicial contests involve multiple parishes, and the figures below reflect Claiborne Parish returns.
Municipal elections also produced close results. In Homer, Tommy Sanders received 461 votes in the mayoral race, while Amri Warren received 452 — a margin of just nine votes. Both candidates were reported at 50% after rounding.
Voters also supported both sales tax propositions, with 72% voting in favor of the Sales Tax District proposition and 73% supporting the Sales Tax District No. 2 proposition.
The following results are UNOFFICIAL and remain subject to certification.
Claiborne Parish Election Results
District Judge — 2nd Judicial District Court, Division A
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 25 of 25 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Wiggins Bays (REP) | 2,612 | 56% |
| Patrick O. Jefferson (NOPTY) | 2,085 | 44% |
| Total | 4,697 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 56.4%
Note: This is a multiparish contest. Results shown reflect Claiborne Parish votes only.
District Judge — 2nd Judicial District Court, Division B
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 25 of 25 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Carroll (REP) | 2,301 | 50% |
| Yumeaka Robinson Washington (NOPTY) | 2,274 | 50% |
| Total | 4,575 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 54.9%
Carroll received 27 more votes than Washington in Claiborne Parish. Although both percentages round to 50%, Carroll received approximately 50.3% of the reported parish vote.
Note: This is a multiparish contest. Results shown reflect Claiborne Parish votes only.
District Attorney — 2nd Judicial District Court
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 25 of 25 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| “Jim” Colvin (NOPTY) | 1,932 | 41% |
| Colby Bowman (NOPTY) | 1,234 | 26% |
| Tammy Gantt Jump (REP) | 787 | 17% |
| “Rick” Warren (REP) | 715 | 15% |
| Total | 4,668 |
Unofficial Turnout: 56.0%
Colvin led the four-candidate field in Claiborne Parish, but the reported parish results alone do not establish the outcome of this multiparish contest.
Member of School Board — District 2
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 1 of 1 precinct reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| “Tim” Crittendon (DEM) | 302 | 66% |
| Marilyn Goodwin (NOPTY) | 157 | 34% |
| Total | 459 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 57.4%
Member of School Board — District 6
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 1 of 1 precinct reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| “Tommy” Garrett (NOPTY) | 424 | 81% |
| Stanley Ferrell (DEM) | 102 | 19% |
| Total | 526 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 61.9%
Member of School Board — District 7
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 2 of 2 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| “Kathy” Johnston (DEM) | 247 | 57% |
| Carolyn J. Lumpkin (DEM) | 189 | 43% |
| Total | 436 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 51.1%
Member of School Board — District 8
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 3 of 3 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Rita Boyd Hamilton (DEM) | 329 | 63% |
| Roy Mardis (DEM) | 193 | 37% |
| Total | 522 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 51.1%
Member of School Board — District 10
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 2 of 2 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Lesia C. Key (DEM) | 246 | 75% |
| Mark E. Perot (NOPTY) | 82 | 25% |
| Total | 328 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 46.1%
Mayor — Town of Haynesville
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 6 of 6 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Roderick D. Hampton (DEM) | 425 | 64% |
| Sharon Lee Swearingen (NOPTY) | 243 | 36% |
| Total | 668 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 56.9%
Mayor — Town of Homer
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 8 of 8 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Sanders (NOPTY) | 461 | 50% |
| Amri Warren (NOPTY) | 452 | 50% |
| Total | 913 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 52.8%
Sanders led Warren by nine votes. Although both candidates were reported at 50%, the actual vote totals give Sanders approximately 50.5% of the reported vote.
Mayor — Village of Athens
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 2 of 2 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| “Ann” Brown (REP) | 77 | 52% |
| “Cindy” Watkins (REP) | 70 | 48% |
| Total | 147 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 63.6%
Marshal — Town of Homer
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 8 of 8 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| “Van” McDaniel (NOPTY) | 584 | 64% |
| Bennie W. Holyfield IV (NOPTY) | 323 | 36% |
| Total | 907 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 52.4%
Aldermen — Village of Athens
Three to be elected
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 2 of 2 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Ellis (REP) | 86 | 25% |
| Bobbie S. Powell (REP) | 70 | 20% |
| Del Marie Lewis (DEM) | 61 | 17% |
| Christopher Ryan Spigener (REP) | 55 | 16% |
| Bret Austin (REP) | 43 | 12% |
| Eric J. Caldwell (DEM) | 36 | 10% |
| Total | 351 |
Unofficial Turnout: 50.6%
The three highest vote recipients were Lori Ellis, Bobbie S. Powell and Del Marie Lewis.
Lewis finished six votes ahead of fourth-place Christopher Ryan Spigener.
Selectman — District 1, Town of Homer
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 4 of 4 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwayna “Frazier” Williams (NOPTY) | 63 | 34% |
| Barbara Morris (NOPTY) | 62 | 33% |
| Carl A. Warren (DEM) | 61 | 33% |
| Total | 186 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 53.4%
Williams led the three-candidate contest by just one vote over Morris and two votes over Warren.
No candidate received a majority, indicating a runoff is expected between Williams and Morris, subject to official confirmation.
Selectman — District 2, Town of Homer
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 4 of 4 precincts reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| “Troy” Hamilton, Sr. (DEM) | 88 | 53% |
| Jessica Dunn (DEM) | 40 | 24% |
| Joyce M. Ivory (DEM) | 38 | 23% |
| Total | 166 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 46.8%
Sales Tax District — 1.375% Sales and Use Tax (PJ) — 10 Years
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 24 of 24 precincts reporting
| Proposition | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 2,178 | 72% |
| NO | 848 | 28% |
| Total | 3,026 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 55.7%
Voters supported the proposed 10-year, 1.375% sales and use tax, with 2,178 votes in favor and 848 against.
The proposition received 72% support, according to unofficial results.
Sales Tax District No. 2 — 0.625% Sales and Use Tax (PJ) — 10 Years
Reporting: Early and absentee complete | 21 of 21 precincts reporting
| Proposition | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 2,012 | 73% |
| NO | 741 | 27% |
| Total | 2,753 | 100% |
Unofficial Turnout: 55.0%
Voters also supported the proposed 10-year, 0.625% sales and use tax in Sales Tax District No. 2, with 2,012 votes in favor and 741 against.
The proposition received 73% support, according to unofficial results.
About These Results
All contests and propositions listed above have reported 100% of their Election Day precincts, along with early and absentee voting returns.
Candidates are listed in order of votes received, with the leading candidates shown in bold. In the Athens aldermen race, the three candidates receiving the highest vote totals are identified.
The district judge and district attorney contests are multiparish elections. The figures presented are Claiborne Parish returns and should not be interpreted as complete judicial district totals.
Percentages are those reported by the Louisiana Secretary of State and may not total exactly 100% because of rounding.
All results are unofficial and remain subject to certification. Close contests and potential runoffs remain subject to confirmation by election officials.
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State — Unofficial Election Results, Nov. 3, 2026.