Run for City Police Chief//Marshal in Zachary, LA

Election Date: Nov 3, 2026
Filing Deadline: Jul 17, 2026

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Election Details

Office level: city
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: N/A
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: N/A
Filing period: Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Positions:
Zachary City Police Chief
Zachary City Police Chief

Job description

The City Police Chief or Marshal is the chief law enforcement officer of the city and is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Police Department.

Eligibility requirements

The candidate shall be an elector of the municipality when elected. At the time of qualification, the candidate shall have been domiciled for at least the immediately preceding year in a city or town (6 months in a village) except that a person who resides outside of the corporate limits of the village of Maurice may be elected chief of police. There is also an exception in the town of Gueydan, allows for a person who resides outside the corporate limits of the town but inside the territorial limits of Ward 3 of Vermilion Parish. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the village of Napoleonville.

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FAQ

How often is City Police Chief//Marshal elected?

The position of City Police Chief//Marshal is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Zachary, LA?

$75 qualifying fee, plus an additional $37.50 State Central Committee fee for major party candidates, plus an additional $37.50 Parish Executive Committee fee for major party candidates if assessed by Parish Committee In lieu of filing fees, candidates can submit a petition with 200 signatures.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the Parish Court Clerk's office.

Where is the filing office?

222 St. Louis Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 225-295-4765.

How do I get started running for City Police Chief//Marshal?

You can start running for City Police Chief//Marshal by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for City Police Chief//Marshal includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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