Candidate Announcement Policy is set for October election

The Ville Platte Gazette will publish announcements for candidates in the October 14, 2023, primary election at no charge when accompanied by payment for advertising.
A candidate’s commitment to run $250 of advertising must be paid in advance before an announcement is published; however, the advertising can run at any time during the campaign.  There is no refund.
The announcements are biographical only and limited to 400 words. They will contain no campaign promises, pledges, or references to other candidates. That material should be included in paid political advertising.
The announcements are used on a first-come basis and publication date depends on space available.
A photo of the candidate is used if provided.
Email delivery of the statement and photo is preferred. Include a phone number. Statements and jpg photos should be e-mailed to editor@evangelinetoday.com.
Local races on the ballot are the following: State Senator 28th Senatorial District, State Representative 38th Representative District, State Representative 41st Representative District, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Assessor, Coroner, and Police Jurors.
Also on the ballot in Evangeline Parish are state races such as governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, commissioner of agriculture and forestry, and commissioner of insurance along with races for Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) in Districts 5 and 8.