Who is running for Member of Parish Council District 9 (Plaquemines Parish) in 2026?

Cody Bulot (Republican), Marla Fisher Cooper, Meda J. Prout (Democrat) and Nicole Smith Williams (Democrat).

Who should I vote for in the Member of Parish Council District 9 (Plaquemines Parish) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Member of Parish Council District 9 (Plaquemines Parish)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

Runoff: December 12, 2026

This race goes on to a runoff on December 12, 2026 (Louisiana December 12 election). Candidates on the ballot, as listed by the Louisiana Secretary of State:

Cody Bulot · Republican
Meda J. Prout · Democrat

Register in person, by mail or at an OMV office	November 12, 2026 source
Register online (GeauxVote)	November 21, 2026 source
Request an absentee ballot	December 8, 2026 By 4:30 p.m. (military and overseas voters have other deadlines). source
Absentee ballot must reach the Registrar of Voters	December 11, 2026 By 4:30 p.m. (military and overseas voters have other deadlines). source
Early voting	November 28 to December 5 (not Sunday, November 29), 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. source
Polls open on Election Day	7 a.m. to 8 p.m. source

Candidates from Louisiana Secretary of State, checked November 7, 2026. Unofficial results appear here on election night; SpectrumVote doesn't call races. Everything on the Dec. 12 ballot.

What this office does

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Member of Parish Council District 9 (Plaquemines Parish) in 2026?: Cody Bulot (Republican), Marla Fisher Cooper, Meda J. Prout (Democrat) and Nicole Smith Williams (Democrat).
What does this office do?: Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.
Who should I vote for in the Member of Parish Council District 9 (Plaquemines Parish) race?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Plaquemines Parish ballot.

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