The Rabbit Hole Voter Guide: Slidell's May 16, 2026 Election

Slidell voters head to the polls May 16 for local races, statewide contests, and constitutional amendments. Here is a guide to what may appear on the ballot. Your exact ballot can vary depending on your district and party registration.

CITY OF SLIDELL RACES

Chief of Police: Tommy Williams, Brian Nicaud

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Council Members At Large (two seats to be filled): Tom Abney, Jeff Burgoyne, Leslie Denham, David Dunham, Kenny Tamborella

District Council Races (voters cast ballots only in the district where they live): District A: Landon Washington, Rene Arcemont District B: Sean Fadely, Fabian L. Hartley District C: Megan Haggerty District E: Dominick Spadoni III, Shawn Jones District G: John Grigg, Tim Rogers Districts D and F are not on this ballot.

STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL RACES

Depending on party registration, voters may also see:

U.S. Senate Party Primary — Republican: Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, Julia Letlow. Democratic: Nick Albares, Gary Crockett, Jamie Davis.

U.S. House District 1 — Republican: Steve Scalise, Randall Arrington. Democratic: Lauren Jewett, James Long.

Louisiana Supreme Court District 1 — Republican: Billy Burris, Blair Edwards.

Public Service Commission District 1 — Republican: Wayne Cooper II, Stephanie Hilferty, Big John Mason, Mark Wright, John Young. Democratic: Connie Norris.

BESE District 1: Anh Joseph Cao, Michael Hollis, Ellie Schroder.

LOUISIANA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Amendment 1: Civil service classification changes. Amendment 2: St. George school system authority changes. Amendment 3: Teacher retirement and education fund changes. Amendment 4: Inventory tax exemption changes. Amendment 5: Raises the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75.

Some voters may also see local propositions, including fire district renewals, lighting district propositions, tax renewals, and special district measures.

BEFORE YOU VOTE

Know your district, research the candidates, and bring valid ID.

Early voting runs May 2 through May 9 (closed Sunday), 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Election Day is Saturday, May 16, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Researched and compiled by The Rabbit Hole.