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Franklin Today
By the People, for the People
Hutchinson Wins Morgan City Council Seat, Foulcard Retains Franklin Mayor Role
Local elections in St. Mary Parish see incumbents and new faces qualify for upcoming races
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Thomas Hutchinson Jr. has been appointed to the Morgan City Council District 5 seat after serving on an interim basis for 10 months. In Franklin, Mayor Eugene Foulcard qualified for re-election without opposition. Several other local races in St. Mary Parish also took shape during the recent qualifying period.
Why it matters
These local elections will determine the leadership and direction of Morgan City and Franklin, two important communities in St. Mary Parish. The results could impact issues like economic development, infrastructure, and community services in the region.
The details
Hutchinson qualified without opposition to run for the Morgan City Council District 5 seat in the May 16 election, solidifying his position after serving on an interim basis. In Franklin, Mayor Eugene Foulcard qualified for re-election unopposed, while one Franklin City Council race emerged between Pearl Barnes Rack and Ella B. Hamilton for the District C seat. Other Franklin City Council races featured single candidates. Elsewhere in St. Mary Parish, Glen Elliot qualified alone for justice of the peace in Ward 8, and the 3rd Congressional District Republican primary will see U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins face opposition.
- Qualifying was held from Wednesday, February 11 through Friday, February 13, 2026.
- The May 16, 2026 election will determine the Morgan City Council District 5 seat.
The players
Thomas Hutchinson Jr.
Has filled the Morgan City Council District 5 seat on an interim basis for 10 months and qualified to run for the seat in the upcoming election.
Eugene Foulcard
Incumbent mayor of Franklin who qualified for re-election without opposition.
Pearl Barnes Rack
Candidate for the Franklin City Council District C seat.
Ella B. Hamilton
Candidate for the Franklin City Council District C seat.
Clay Higgins
Incumbent U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District who qualified with opposition in the Republican primary.
What’s next
The May 16, 2026 election will determine the winner of the Morgan City Council District 5 seat and other local races in St. Mary Parish.
The takeaway
These local elections in St. Mary Parish will shape the leadership and priorities of Morgan City and Franklin, two important communities in the region. The results could have significant impacts on economic development, infrastructure, and community services in the area.
