The picture got a little more clear for Denham Springs residents during Tuesday night's elections, but it's going to take a runoff to determine the final winners.
Ben Harris (R) and Jim Gilbert (R) will enter a runoff December 12 to decide the next mayor of the city. John Cavalier (NOPTY) placed third.
(Bold indicates winners, italics indicates runoff)
Mayor - City of Denham Springs (51.1% turnout)
• John Cavalier (NOPTY) 26% (737)
• Jim Gilbert (REP)* 33% (933)
• "Ben" Harris (REP)* 41% (1,146)
For the Council, Denver Ballard (R), Ann Green Harris (R), 'Jeff' Wesley (R), and Raphineas 'Ray' Riley (NOPTY) earned seats outright, while William J. 'Bill' Lawson and Robert Poole go head-to-head for the runoff.
Council Member(s) - City of Denham Springs (35.4% turnout)
(5 to be elected, 9,763 votes cast)
• Denver Ballard (REP) 17% (1,638)
• Ann Green Harris (REP) 18% (1,785)
• William J. "Bill" Lawson (REP)* 16% (1,547)*
• Robert Poole (REP)* 16% (1,540)*
• Raphineas "Ray" Riley (NOPTY) 16% (1,556)
• "Jeff" Wesley (REP) 17% (1,697)
