Qualifying Begins Wednesday for March Election

Qualifying for the March 26 Municipal Primary election will be held from Wednesday, January 26 through Friday, January 28 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Clerk of Court’s office inside the Bienville Parish Courthouse. 

Qualifying in Bienville Parish is for the following:

  • Bryceland – mayor and three aldermen
  • Lucky – chief of police

All candidates for local municipal races in Bienville Parish must qualify with the clerk of court. Candidates may qualify for office by paying a qualifying fee ($40 fee for no party or $80 for republican or democrat. Cash, money order or certified check only.), or by filing a nominating petition. 

Pursuant to Act 312 of the 2020 Regular Session, qualifying candidates will be required to present a valid Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana identification card. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, candidates are encouraged to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. For more information on qualifying, visit the Secretary of State’s website at sos.la.gov or call (225)922-0900.


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