Lake Charles, La. – In a closely watched local election, Mitchell Keith Bowers has emerged as the newly elected member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, representing District 15. Securing 56% of the vote, Bowers defeated Mandy Thomas, who garnered 44% in the electoral race.
Bowers’ victory comes in the wake of the seat’s sudden vacancy following the death of Tony Tramonte, who passed away at the age of 54 on April 29. Brent Clement had been serving as the interim representative since being appointed during a special meeting on May 20.
In addition to the police jury election, Calcasieu Parish voters also cast their ballots in several key national and local races during this electoral cycle. Former President Donald Trump was a favorite among local voters, receiving 69% of the votes compared to Vice President Kamala Harris’s 29%.
The local support mirrored at the congressional level where U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins both won their re-election campaigns convincingly, each securing 88% of the vote.
Judicial elections also saw decisive outcomes in the parish. Judge Clayton Davis won his bid for the 2nd District of the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, capturing 69% of the vote over Anthony Eaves.
Additionally, a proposed constitutional amendment found overwhelming favor among Calcasieu voters, passing with 74% approval. This reflects a pattern of local support for initiatives and candidates that align with conservative values, a trend seen in other regional and national votes.
This series of elections underscores the political dynamics at play within Calcasieu Parish, demonstrating strong support for Republican candidates across various levels of government. It also highlights the critical roles local officials play in shaping policy and governance at the community level.
While the results of these elections paint a clear picture of current political leanings within the parish, they also set the stage for future political and governmental developments in the region.
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