St. George Heads to the Polls Again: What You Need to Know About the May 3 Elections
By The Bayou Insider Staff
The City of St. George, Louisiana, is set to hold its municipal runoff elections on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to finalize its inaugural city government. This follows the historic March 29 elections, where several key positions were filled, and some races advanced to runoffs due to no candidate securing a majority.
🗳️ Key Runoff Races on the Ballot
City Council At-Large Seat
In the March 29 election, David Dellucci secured one of the two at-large City Council seats with 28% of the vote. The second seat is heading to a runoff between:
Jim Talbot (Republican) – received 23% of the vote.
Shaunn Wyche (Democrat) – received 20% of the vote.
This race is particularly notable as it could influence the political balance of the newly formed council. Talbot, a longtime advocate for St. George’s incorporation, faces Wyche, a Democrat and person of color, in a predominantly conservative area.
City Council District 4
No candidate achieved a majority in District 4, leading to a runoff between:
Patricia “Patty” Cook (Republican) – received 45% of the vote.
David Madaffari (Independent) – narrowly advanced to the runoff by a three-vote margin over the third-place candidate.
Political analysts suggest that Cook enters the runoff with an advantage due to her visibility and longstanding involvement in the community.
✅ Positions Already Decided
The following positions were decided in the March 29 election:
Mayor: Dustin Yates (Republican) was elected with 65% of the vote.
Chief of Police: Todd Morris (Republican) was elected unopposed.
City Council Districts:
District 1: Richie Edmonds (Republican) was elected unopposed.
District 2: Steve “Chili” Monachello (Republican) was elected.
District 3: Max Himmel (Republican) was elected.
District 5: J. Andrew Murrell (Republican) was elected.
📜 Home Rule Charter Rejected
In the March election, voters rejected the proposed Home Rule Charter, which aimed to establish a council-manager form of government. As a result, St. George will continue operating under Louisiana’s default Lawrason Act, which provides a mayor-board of aldermen structure for municipalities.
🗓️ Important Dates and Voting Information
Election Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Poll Hours: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Early Voting: April 19–26, 2025 (excluding Sunday)
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: April 29, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: May 2, 2025
To view your personalized sample ballot or check your voter registration status, visit the Louisiana Voter Portal.
🗺️ Additional Ballot Measures
East Baton Rouge Parish voters will also decide on several tax-related propositions, including:
A $35 million bond for the Central Community School Board.
Five tax renewals funding East Baton Rouge School District programs.
A new tax to fund the District Attorney’s office.
🗳️ Conclusion
The May 3 runoff election marks the final step in establishing St. George’s inaugural municipal government. Residents have the opportunity to shape the city’s future by participating in these crucial races. Engaged and informed voting will ensure that the leadership reflects the community’s aspirations and values.
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