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Abbeville Today
By the People, for the People
Candidates Qualify for May 16 Elections in Abbeville and Kaplan
Several candidates have added their names to the ballot for mayor, chief of police, and city council positions.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Qualifying for the May 16 municipal elections in Abbeville and Kaplan, Louisiana opened on Wednesday, with several candidates adding their names to the ballot. The qualifying period runs through Friday at 4:30 p.m. Voters in Vermilion Parish will also see races for U.S. Senate and U.S. Representative in the 3rd Congressional District.
Why it matters
These local elections will determine the leadership and direction of the cities of Abbeville and Kaplan, which play an important role in Vermilion Parish. The Senate and Congressional races will also impact the region's representation at the federal level.
The details
Among the positions being contested are mayor, chief of police, and city council seats in both Abbeville and Kaplan. In Abbeville, candidates have qualified for mayor, chief of police, and all four city council districts. In Kaplan, candidates have qualified for mayor, chief of police, and three of the four alderman districts.
- Qualifying for the May 16 municipal elections opened on Wednesday, February 13, 2026.
- The qualifying period runs through Friday, February 15, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
The players
Roslyn White
Candidate for mayor of Abbeville.
Mike Hardy
Candidate for chief of police in Abbeville.
Michael 'Mike' Kloesel
Candidate for mayor of Kaplan.
Keith M. Greene, Sr.
Candidate for chief of police in Kaplan.
Joshua Hardy
Candidate for chief of police in Kaplan.
What’s next
Voters in Vermilion Parish will head to the polls on May 16, 2026 to elect local officials and federal representatives.
The takeaway
These local elections will shape the future leadership and priorities of Abbeville and Kaplan, while the federal races will impact the region's representation in Congress and the Senate.
