St. Gabriel selects mayor, chief of police, two council members

FILE – A bin of “I Voted Today” stickers rests on a table at a polling place, Sept. 13, 2022, in Stratham, N.H. A New Hampshire man who …

FILE – A bin of “I Voted Today” stickers rests on a table at a polling place, Sept. 13, 2022, in Stratham, N.H. A New Hampshire man who posted a fake Craigslist ad for a free trailer with a legislative candidate’s number on the day of the election has lost his right to vote in the state. Michael Drouin, 30, pleaded guilty Monday, April 24, 2023, to creating a false document after a flood of unwanted calls and texts jammed up the candidate’s cell phone. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

by: Bonnie Bolden

Posted: Apr 29, 2023 / 09:56 PM CDT

Updated: Apr 29, 2023 / 09:56 PM CDT

IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Incumbent Lionel Johnson Jr. will serve another term as mayor of St. Gabriel, and current Chief of Police Kevin “Butchie” Ambeau was also elected to another term.

The election results, as of 9:39 p.m. Saturday, April 29, are complete but unofficial.

In the mayor’s race, Johnson had 51% of the vote, and challenger Kyle Grace had 49%. Both are Democrats.

Ambeau drew 61% of votes in his race, and Anthony Davis got 39%. Both are Democrats.

Two council members were to be elected in the council runoff of four candidates (all Democrats). William “June” Cushenberry Jr. drew the most votes with 29%, followed by Jeffery Hayes (incumbent) with 25%.

Hoza C. Redditt Sr., Kelvin “Yorkey Boy” York Sr. (incumbent) and Melvin L. Hasten Sr. won their council seats in the March 25 primary.

Winners are in bold. In a race with only one winner, the top candidate must have 50% of the vote, plus one to take the seat.