By Randy Brown | Bossier Press-Tribune
BOSSIER CITY, La. — Incumbent Bossier City Marshal Jim Whitman won reelection Tuesday, defeating Bossier City Council President Brian Hammons in one of Bossier Parish’s most closely watched local contests.
Whitman, a Republican, received 62% of the vote to 38% for Hammons, also a Republican, according to unofficial election results. Voter turnout in the marshal’s race was 39.3%.
Whitman has served as Bossier City Marshal since 2015. Hammons, who represents District 1 on the Bossier City Council and serves as council president, challenged Whitman for the position.
The outcome keeps Whitman in charge of the marshal’s office while Hammons continues in his elected City Council position.
Haughton voters elect alderman
In the Town of Haughton, Republican Beth McAnn defeated fellow Republican Tarrah Dobbins in a contested Board of Aldermen race.
McAnn received 59% of the vote to Dobbins’ 41%, according to unofficial results. Voter turnout was 41.4%.
Bossier Parish constable races decided
Voters also settled two contested constable races in Bossier Parish.
In Constable/Justice of the Peace District 4, Republican Ronald “Ron” Matlock defeated no-party candidate H.D. Ainsworth, receiving 65% of the vote to Ainsworth’s 35%. Unofficial turnout was 49.4%.
In District 5, Republican Andy “Peter” Modica defeated no-party candidate Stephen Donihoo, receiving 81% of the vote to Donihoo’s 19%. Unofficial turnout was 51%.
All results remain unofficial pending certification.
Photo caption: Bossier City Marshal Jim Whitman and his wife, Vicky, attend Whitman’s election-night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Lucky Palace at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City. Whitman won reelection over challenger Brian Hammons. Photo by Bossier Press-Tribune.