Jefferson Davis Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Jefferson Davis Parish: 62 seats on 17 elected bodies. 27 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Police Juror, District 1 | "Donald" Woods Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 2 | Chad Woods Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 3 | Marcus O. Peterson Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 4 | Kori Myers Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 5 | "Tim" McKnight Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 6 | Melvin "Moe" Adams, Jr. Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 7 | Joseph "Steve" Eastman Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 8 | Wayne Fruge No party source |
| Police Juror, District 9 | David J. LeJeune Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 10 | Byron Buller Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 11 | "Butch" Lafargue Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 12 | Scott Cormier source |
| Police Juror, District 13 | William "Bill" LaBouve Independent source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Donald G. Kratzer No party source |
| Clerk of Court | Richard M. "Rick" Arceneaux No party source |
| Coroner | Charles Deese No party source |
| Sheriff | Kyle Miers Republican source |
School Board
Jefferson Davis Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | "Greg" Bordelon No party source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Malon Dobson No party source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Phillip Arceneaux Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Summer Lejeune No party source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Paula LeJeune Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Janet Jones Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 7 | "Greg" Patterson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 8 | David Doise Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 9 | Charles Bruchhaus Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 10 | Russell Walker Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 11 | Paul Trahan Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 12 | Blake Frey Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 13 | Blake Petry Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Jefferson Davis Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 8 local governments in Jefferson Davis Parish. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 5 | 5 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 1 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Jefferson Davis Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.5% · White 77.1% · Black 14.5% · Asian 0.2% · Other or more than one race 5.6% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Jefferson Davis Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.8% | 479 | 11,979 | 12,458 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 470 | 12,039 | 12,509 |
| July 2026 | 4.3% | 541 | 11,929 | 12,470 |
| June 2026 | 5.1% | 643 | 11,921 | 12,564 |
| May 2026 | 4.7% | 578 | 11,810 | 12,388 |
| April 2026 | 4.0% | 501 | 12,111 | 12,612 |
| March 2026 | 4.8% | 598 | 11,974 | 12,572 |
| February 2026 | 4.7% | 586 | 11,843 | 12,429 |
| January 2026 | 4.8% | 596 | 11,812 | 12,408 |
| December 2025 | 4.1% | 521 | 12,056 | 12,577 |
| November 2025 | 4.5% | 571 | 12,058 | 12,629 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.6% | 573 | 11,893 | 12,466 |
| August 2025 | 4.6% | 573 | 11,907 | 12,480 |
| July 2025 | 4.7% | 589 | 11,977 | 12,566 |
| June 2025 | 5.1% | 641 | 11,927 | 12,568 |
| May 2025 | 4.6% | 561 | 11,669 | 12,230 |
| April 2025 | 4.1% | 509 | 11,833 | 12,342 |
| March 2025 | 4.6% | 571 | 11,792 | 12,363 |
| February 2025 | 4.7% | 564 | 11,488 | 12,052 |
| January 2025 | 4.9% | 596 | 11,501 | 12,097 |
| December 2024 | 4.6% | 558 | 11,566 | 12,124 |
| November 2024 | 5.0% | 611 | 11,571 | 12,182 |
| October 2024 | 5.1% | 629 | 11,693 | 12,322 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.6% | 570 | 11,827 | 12,397 |
| 2024 | 4.8% | 588 | 11,718 | 12,306 |
| 2023 | 3.8% | 472 | 11,959 | 12,431 |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 440 | 12,316 | 12,756 |
| 2021 | 4.9% | 629 | 12,337 | 12,966 |
| 2020 | 8.1% | 1,015 | 11,496 | 12,511 |
| 2019 | 4.4% | 608 | 13,284 | 13,892 |
| 2018 | 4.4% | 639 | 13,778 | 14,417 |
| 2017 | 4.7% | 669 | 13,646 | 14,315 |
| 2016 | 5.9% | 819 | 13,021 | 13,840 |
Crime reported in Jefferson Davis Parish
By police agency (4)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 42 | 134 | 16,497 |
| Jennings Police Department | 2025 | 87 | 262 | 9,155 |
| Welsh Police Department | 2020 | 24 | 69 | 3,227 |
| Lake Arthur Police Department | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,557 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (4), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office | 100 | 0 | 16,497 |
| Jennings Police Department | 18 | 7 | 9,155 |
| Welsh Police Department | 11 | 4 | 3,261 |
| Lake Arthur Police Department | 9 | 1 | 2,557 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 138 | 4.39 | 12 | 4 |
| 2024 | 148 | 4.67 | 8 | 4 |
| 2023 | 150 | 4.68 | 13 | 4 |
| 2018 | 130 | 4.17 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 123 | 3.94 | 10 | 4 |
| 2016 | 129 | 4.12 | 9 | 4 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Jefferson Davis Parish Assessor?
- Donald G. Kratzer (No party) is the Assessor of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Jefferson Davis Parish Clerk of Court?
- Richard M. "Rick" Arceneaux (No party) is the Clerk of Court of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Jefferson Davis Parish Coroner?
- Charles Deese (No party) is the Coroner of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff?
- Kyle Miers (Republican) is the Sheriff of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the Jefferson Davis Parish commissioners?
- "Donald" Woods (Police Juror, District 1); Chad Woods (Police Juror, District 2); Marcus O. Peterson (Police Juror, District 3); Kori Myers (Police Juror, District 4); "Tim" McKnight (Police Juror, District 5); Melvin "Moe" Adams, Jr. (Police Juror, District 6); Joseph "Steve" Eastman (Police Juror, District 7); Wayne Fruge (Police Juror, District 8); David J. LeJeune (Police Juror, District 9); Byron Buller (Police Juror, District 10); "Butch" Lafargue (Police Juror, District 11); Scott Cormier (Police Juror, District 12); William "Bill" LaBouve (Police Juror, District 13).
- Who is on the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board?
- "Greg" Bordelon (District 1); Malon Dobson (District 2); Phillip Arceneaux (District 3); Summer Lejeune (District 4); Paula LeJeune (District 5); Janet Jones (District 6); "Greg" Patterson (District 7); David Doise (District 8); Charles Bruchhaus (District 9); Russell Walker (District 10); Paul Trahan (District 11); Blake Frey (District 12); Blake Petry (District 13).
- What is the population of Jefferson Davis Parish?
- About 31,924 people, with a median age of 38.1; the median household income is $57,341 and 14.6% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson Davis Parish?
- 3.8% in September 2026 (preliminary): 479 people unemployed in a labor force of 12,458, against 4.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Jefferson Davis Parish?
- 8 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 5 municipal, 1 school district and 1 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Jefferson Davis Parish?
- 11: Elton, Elton, Fenton, Fenton, Fenton, Jennings, Lake Arthur, Lake Arthur, Welsh, Welsh, Welsh. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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