DENHAM SPRINGS — The Denham Springs mayoral race is projected to go to a runoff between Republican candidates Jim Gilbert and Ben Harris. 

Complete but unofficial returns show Harris won 41% of the vote and Gilbert won 33%.

No-party candidate John Cavalier will not advance to the runoff, with an unofficial 26% of the vote. 

The Denham Springs mayor’s office opened for the first time in 12 years after former mayor Gerard Landry announced his retirement in August.

For more election results around the state, check out our election guide.