CONVEAUX MEDIA / ELECTIONS 2026
TERREBONNE PARISH / CITY COURT
CITY MARSHAL OF HOUMA
Compare the qualified candidates for City Marshal of Houma, review attributed questionnaire responses as they are published, verify official race information, and follow updates from Conveaux Media.
RACE STATUS
● CONTESTED / TRACKING
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
3
QUESTIONNAIRE STATUS
● RESPONSES PENDING
LAST VERIFIED
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
CANDIDATES IN THIS RACE
Candidates are listed for voter reference and comparison. Placement does not indicate endorsement, preference, or ranking by Conveaux Media.
CANDIDATE / REPUBLICAN
HERBERT FITCH
● RESPONSE PENDING
CANDIDATE / DEMOCRAT
EUGENE “NUNK” LAGARDE SR.
● RESPONSE PENDING
CANDIDATE / REPUBLICAN
LONNIE LUSCO
● RESPONSE PENDING
Candidate names and party affiliations are based on Louisiana Secretary of State candidate records reviewed by Conveaux Media.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
QUESTIONS SENT TO EVERY CANDIDATE
Each qualified candidate in this race was provided the same questionnaire and the same response deadline. Candidate responses will be published after the questionnaire period closes.
QUESTION 01
Why are you seeking this office at this time?
QUESTION 02
What is the most urgent local issue this office should help address?
QUESTION 03
What measurable result should voters use to evaluate your first term?
QUESTION 04
How would you implement your priorities within the authority and budget of this office?
QUESTION 05
How would you improve resident access and accountability?
QUESTION 06
What should residents understand about the scope and limits of this office?
QUESTION 07
Is there information in the public record that voters should understand in context when evaluating your candidacy?
CITY MARSHAL / OFFICE-SPECIFIC QUESTION
What are the principal functions of the City Marshal’s Office, and what would you prioritize to improve resident service, court support, or public access?
RESPONSE DEADLINE
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT
After the deadline, each candidate will be labeled either Response Received or No Response Received. Responses will be presented consistently across candidates and remain attributed to the person who submitted them.
OFFICIAL RACE INFORMATION
RACE DETAILS & SOURCES
Official race information is separated from candidate-submitted statements so readers can clearly distinguish public records from candidate responses.
RACE DETAILS
Office:
City Marshal
Office description:
City Court, City of Houma
Number to be elected:
1
Race Status:
Contested
SOURCE LEDGER
Candidate qualification source:
Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry / Terrebonne Parish candidate export
Qualified candidates:
Herbert Fitch — Republican
Eugene “Nunk” Lagarde Sr. — Democrat
Lonnie Lusco — Republican
Candidate questionnaire:
Response period open through September 18, 2026
SOS ROSTER VERIFIED
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
OFFICIAL CANDIDATE COUNT
3
CORRECTION STATUS
NO MATERIAL CORRECTIONS
Conveaux Media verified the candidate roster against the Louisiana Secretary of State candidate export on September 2, 2026. Candidate responses remain attributed statements and are not treated as official public records unless independently verified.
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