The Red River Parish School Board has a new member following Saturday’s election results. Reginald Prealow secured the seat with 65% of the vote. Saturday’s turnout for the district 6 vote was 47% overall. 

In his victory speech, which was posted live on social media, Prealow said he wanted to “make sure that the people of District 6 had a voice.” He also said he wanted monthly meetings with his constituents so he could address their concerns.   

In parishwide results, both propositions put before voters were struck down.  The first proposition was a 10-year renewal for the Council on Aging.  With only 22.8% voting, the measure was defeated by 136 votes.  This renewal aimed to maintain services for the elderly provided by the Council on Aging.  

The second proposition nixed by voters was the renewal for the Fire Protection District. Fifty-six percent of the 1,270 voters said no, representing only 23% of the registered voters of Red River Parish. This proposition was to secure funding to maintain staffing, fire hydrants, and the costs associated with having a full-time fire department.  

The unofficial results are available on the sos.la.gov website.