Lawrence "Gum" Richard

About this race

5 candidates ran for City of Opelousas Chief of Police (St. Landry Parish) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Opelousas voters.

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Also running

• Graig "Twin" LeBlanc · Democrat
• Yolanda Lewis · Democrat
• Ebony Martin
• Donald "D T" Thompson · Democrat

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What party is Lawrence "Gum" Richard?

Lawrence "Gum" Richard is running as a Democrat.

Who is Lawrence "Gum" Richard running against?

Graig "Twin" LeBlanc, Yolanda Lewis, Ebony Martin and Donald "D T" Thompson, for City of Opelousas Chief of Police (St. Landry Parish).

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