Candidate announcement policy

Staff Report

The Ville Platte Gazette will publish announcements for candidates in the November 8, 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.  
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.
The following are races on the November ballot:
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative 4th Congressional District
Judge, Court of Appeal 3rd Circuit, 3rd District
Public Service Commissioner District 4
Police Juror District 4
Member of the School Board Districts 1 through 13
Mayor City of Ville Platte
Mayor Town of Basile
Mayor Town of Mamou
Mayor Village of Chataignier
Mayor Village of Turkey Creek
Chief of Police City of Ville Platte
Chief of Police Town of Basile
Chief of Police Town of Mamou
Chief of Police Village of Chataignier
Alderman at Large Town of Basile
Alderman at Large Town of Mamou
Alderman Town of Basile District 1
Alderman Town of Basile District 2 (three to be elected)
Alderman Town of Mamou Districts 1 through 4
Alderman City of Ville Platte Districts A through F
Aldermen Village of Chataignier (three to be elected)
Council Members Village of Turkey Creek (three to be elected)