Lincoln Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Lincoln Parish: 61 seats on 18 elected bodies. 38 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
Lincoln Parish Police Jury
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Police Juror, District 1 | "Greg-Big C" Williams Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 2 | Karen Ludley Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 3 | "Dan" Lord Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 4 | T.J. Cranford Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 5 | Logan Hunt Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 6 | Glenn Scriber Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 7 | Matthew Pullin Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 8 | "Moose" Garriga Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 9 | Lynda Henderson source |
| Police Juror, District 10 | Milton Melton Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 11 | Diane Heard Richards Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 12 | Annette Straughter Democratic source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Billy Mac McBride, Jr. Republican source |
| Clerk of Court | Linda Cook No party source |
| Coroner | James Michael Belue Independent source |
| Sheriff | J. Stephen Williams No party source |
School Board
Lincoln Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Danielle Williams Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2 | David Ferguson Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Clark Canterbury Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Donna Doss No party source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Danny R. Hancock No party source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Joe Mitcham, Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 7 | Stephen Hunter Smith Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 8 | "Gregg" Phillips Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 9 | Patricia Mims-Brooks source | |
| School Board Member, District 10 | Juan Mesheena Hooper source | |
| School Board Member, District 11 | George Mack, Jr. Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 12 | "Debbie" Abrahm Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Lincoln Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 8 local governments in Lincoln 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 | 6 | 6 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 0 | 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 Lincoln Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.7% · White 52.7% · Black 36.9% · Asian 1.3% · Other or more than one race 5.4% (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 Lincoln Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.2% | 927 | 21,251 | 22,178 |
| August 2026 | 4.1% | 892 | 21,042 | 21,934 |
| July 2026 | 4.5% | 983 | 20,900 | 21,883 |
| June 2026 | 5.4% | 1,195 | 21,065 | 22,260 |
| May 2026 | 4.6% | 1,030 | 21,322 | 22,352 |
| April 2026 | 3.7% | 828 | 21,680 | 22,508 |
| March 2026 | 4.9% | 1,103 | 21,386 | 22,489 |
| February 2026 | 4.7% | 1,055 | 21,290 | 22,345 |
| January 2026 | 4.5% | 994 | 21,122 | 22,116 |
| December 2025 | 3.8% | 848 | 21,490 | 22,338 |
| November 2025 | 4.2% | 949 | 21,665 | 22,614 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.6% | 1,031 | 21,333 | 22,364 |
| August 2025 | 4.7% | 1,031 | 20,867 | 21,898 |
| July 2025 | 4.8% | 1,048 | 20,939 | 21,987 |
| June 2025 | 5.6% | 1,242 | 20,904 | 22,146 |
| May 2025 | 4.6% | 1,013 | 20,945 | 21,958 |
| April 2025 | 4.0% | 882 | 21,153 | 22,035 |
| March 2025 | 4.4% | 974 | 20,948 | 21,922 |
| February 2025 | 4.3% | 923 | 20,653 | 21,576 |
| January 2025 | 4.4% | 954 | 20,665 | 21,619 |
| December 2024 | 4.3% | 920 | 20,687 | 21,607 |
| November 2024 | 4.8% | 1,053 | 20,739 | 21,792 |
| October 2024 | 4.8% | 1,037 | 20,713 | 21,750 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.5% | 990 | 21,051 | 22,041 |
| 2024 | 4.6% | 999 | 20,623 | 21,622 |
| 2023 | 3.8% | 829 | 20,865 | 21,694 |
| 2022 | 3.5% | 761 | 20,749 | 21,510 |
| 2021 | 4.4% | 944 | 20,402 | 21,346 |
| 2020 | 6.6% | 1,393 | 19,720 | 21,113 |
| 2019 | 5.2% | 1,160 | 20,993 | 22,153 |
| 2018 | 5.1% | 1,144 | 21,092 | 22,236 |
| 2017 | 5.2% | 1,128 | 20,707 | 21,835 |
| 2016 | 6.1% | 1,339 | 20,446 | 21,785 |
Crime reported in Lincoln Parish
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 182 | 337.7 | 988 | 1,833.0 |
| 2016 | 174 | 322.0 | 824 | 1,524.8 |
By police agency (3)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston Police Department | 2025 | 64 | 783 | 22,374 |
| Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office | 2024 | 38 | 158 | 20,840 |
| Grambling Police Department | 2017 | 0 | 0 | 5,261 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (3), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office | 81 | 36 | 20,935 |
| Ruston Police Department | 33 | 13 | 22,374 |
| Grambling Police Department | 9 | 4 | 5,263 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123 | 2.53 | 53 | 3 |
| 2024 | 111 | 2.30 | 63 | 3 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.26 | 16 | 3 |
| 2017 | 95 | 1.99 | 37 | 2 |
| 2016 | 95 | 1.99 | 30 | 2 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Lincoln Parish Assessor?
- Billy Mac McBride, Jr. (Republican) is the Assessor of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court?
- Linda Cook (No party) is the Clerk of Court of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Lincoln Parish Coroner?
- James Michael Belue (Independent) is the Coroner of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Lincoln Parish Sheriff?
- J. Stephen Williams (No party) is the Sheriff of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the Lincoln Parish commissioners?
- "Greg-Big C" Williams (Police Juror, District 1); Karen Ludley (Police Juror, District 2); "Dan" Lord (Police Juror, District 3); T.J. Cranford (Police Juror, District 4); Logan Hunt (Police Juror, District 5); Glenn Scriber (Police Juror, District 6); Matthew Pullin (Police Juror, District 7); "Moose" Garriga (Police Juror, District 8); Lynda Henderson (Police Juror, District 9); Milton Melton (Police Juror, District 10); Diane Heard Richards (Police Juror, District 11); Annette Straughter (Police Juror, District 12).
- Who is on the Lincoln Parish School Board?
- Danielle Williams (District 1); David Ferguson (District 2); Clark Canterbury (District 3); Donna Doss (District 4); Danny R. Hancock (District 5); Joe Mitcham, Jr. (District 6); Stephen Hunter Smith (District 7); "Gregg" Phillips (District 8); Patricia Mims-Brooks (District 9); Juan Mesheena Hooper (District 10); George Mack, Jr. (District 11); "Debbie" Abrahm (District 12).
- What is the population of Lincoln Parish?
- About 48,174 people, with a median age of 28.6; the median household income is $39,172 and 31.2% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln Parish?
- 4.2% in September 2026 (preliminary): 927 people unemployed in a labor force of 22,178, against 4.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Lincoln Parish?
- 8 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 6 municipal and 1 school district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Lincoln Parish?
- 12: Choudrant, Choudrant, Choudrant, Dubach, Dubach, Grambling, Ruston, Ruston, Simsboro, Simsboro, Simsboro, Vienna. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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