Election dates for upcoming ballot

Election dates for the 2022 spring elections will be March 26 for the primary and April 30 for the general.
On the ballot are City of Franklin Mayor and Council, Patterson Council member, special election for an unexpired term, and School Board Member, Dist. 2, for an unexpired term.
Qualifying dates are Jan. 26, 27 and 28, at the Clerk of Courts office, second floor of the St. Mary Parish Courthouse, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including the noon hour.
Fees for “no party” candidates are $75 except for school board, which is $115. Registered Democrats’ fees are $150 for Franklin and Patterson and $230 for school board. For registered Republicans, fees are $150 for Franklin and Patterson, and $230 for school board.
Candidate must provide proof of identity in the form of a valid Louisiana driver’s license or identification card issued by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
All qualifiers must pay fees in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or money orders. Person checks are not accepted.