Candidate announcement policy is set for November elections

The Ville Platte Gazette will publish free announcements for candidates in the November 3, 2020, election.
Local races on that ballot are District Judge 13th Judicial District Court, Division A; District Judge 13th Judicial District Court, Division B; District Attorney 13th Judicial District Court; City Judge City Court, City of Ville Platte; City Marshal City Court, City of Ville Platte; Justices of the Peace, Ward 2; Justice of the Peace, Ward 3; Justice of the Peace, Ward 4; Justice of the Peace, Ward 5; Constable, Ward 2; Constable, Ward 3; Constable, Ward 4; Constable, Ward 5; Mayor of Village of Pine Prairie, Chief of Police of Village of Pine Prairie; and Aldermen of Village of Pine Prairie.
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.
Announcements are due by October 18, 2020.
Email delivery of the statement and photo is preferred. Include a phone number. Statements and photos should be e-mailed to editor@evangelinetoday.com.
The election scheduled for Saturday, April 4, for Presidential Preference Primary and the special election for City Marshal City Court, City of Ville Platte has been reset. The primary election is now set for June 20, and the general election will be July 25.
Qualifying dates for the November election were July 15 through July 17, however, the state legislature will set new dates when it reconvenes after the session was suspended because of the coronavirus.