LIVINGSTON PARISH — Voters across Livingston Parish filled out their ballots Tuesday, deciding on multiple local races.

Incumbent Judge Jerry Denton Jr. has been reelected as Denham Springs City Court Judge.

Denton beat fellow Republican Steven Farber by 3,625 votes. Denton has served as Denham Springs’ city judge since 2016. He has also spent time as a city marshal, councilman and homicide detective.
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Livingston Parish residents voted new constables into office in Justice of the Peace Wards 5 and 9.

In Ward 5, Keith Landry - R, defeated Travis Vernon - R, by 179 votes. In Ward 9, Lee Owens - R, defeated Nick Dimattia - R, by 437 votes.
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Denham Springs voters elected the newest rendition of their city council on Tuesday.

The winners are Ann Green Harris- R, Jeff Wesley- R, Denver Ballard- R, Raphineas “Ray” Riley- No Party, and William J. “Bill” Lawson - R.

Councilman Robert Poole was not re-elected, finishing last by 7 votes; Councilman Jeff Wesley was re-elected.

Denham Springs council members serve four-year terms.
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Albany voters also elected the newest rendition of their town council on Tuesday.

The winners are Kimberly Stewart- R, Joey Rogers- R, Jared Lott- R, S. Gerald Stilley- R, and John Thomas - R. Councilman Peter “Don” Onofry was not re-elected for another term.

Councilwoman Kimberly Stewart, S. Gerald Stilley, and John Thomas were re-elected for another term.

Albany council members serve four-year terms.

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Livingston Parish voters in Districts 8 and 9 elected to renew millages for their respective fire departments on Tuesday.

In District 8, voters renewed a 15 mills tax, and in District 9, they renewed a 10.38 mills tax, for 10 years each.

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Livingston Parish voters chose two new justices of the peace in Tuesday’s election.

In Ward 1, Republican Jeff Sachse won by 390 votes. He defeated fellow Republican Chelsea Jordan. In Ward 10, Republican Diane Baum defeated fellow Republican Jessica Albarado by 27 votes.
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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.
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Livingston Parish voters in Districts 3 and 5 elected parish school board representatives on Tuesday.

District 3 Republican incumbent Jeff Frizell was reelected, defeating no-party candidate Philana Webb by 2,381 votes.

In District 5, incumbent Cecil Harris defeated Chris Taylor by 759 votes.

Harris has served on the school board for the past six years, including two as the board president.

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