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Arceneaux and Gage-Watts will face off in a Dec. 12 runoff for Shreveport mayor
Arceneaux and Gage-Watts led a seven-candidate mayor's race
Unofficial results from election night, Nov. 3
Shreveport mayor
Tom Arceneaux R Incumbent19,40135.8%
Stormy Gage-Watts D12,33122.8%
John-Paul Young R9,94518.4%
Tammy Phelps D8,72316.1%
Michael D. Williams D2,6664.9%
Chaunta Mero D1,1012.0%
Source: Shreveport Times
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport mayor | Tom Arceneaux (R) | 19,401 | 35.8% |
| Shreveport mayor | Stormy Gage-Watts (D) | 12,331 | 22.8% |
| Shreveport mayor | John-Paul Young (R) | 9,945 | 18.4% |
| Shreveport mayor | Tammy Phelps (D) | 8,723 | 16.1% |
| Shreveport mayor | Michael D. Williams (D) | 2,666 | 4.9% |
| Shreveport mayor | Chaunta Mero (D) | 1,101 | 2.0% |
Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Caddo Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts advanced to a runoff Tuesday after no one in the seven-candidate field topped 50%. The unofficial results put Arceneaux at 36% and Gage-Watts at 23%. The runoff is Sat., Dec. 12.
“It looks like we have a runoff, so I ask you again for your vote at the polls on Dec. 12. Let's finish what we started.”
Tom Arceneaux, to supporters on election night
Gage-Watts told her own watch party, “We’re back knocking on doors.” 1130 The Tiger reports Clerk of Court Mike Spence says turnout was comparable to a presidential election.
- Third: John-Paul Young, 18%
- Fourth: Tammy Phelps, 16%
- Fifth: Michael Williams, 5%
KTBS also reported results for the city council, district attorney and parish measures.
The DA won reelection and a sports complex bond failed
| Race | Result |
|---|---|
| Caddo Parish DA | James Stewart (incumbent), 54% |
| $60M sports complex bond | Failed, with 58% |
| Downtown Development | Passed, with 52% |
| Council District A | Tabatha Taylor, 85% |
Source: KTBS 3
