The 2015Lafayette mayoral election was held on October 24, 2015. It saw the election of Joel Robideaux, a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[4]
Joey Durel, the incumbent mayor-president, did not seek reelection. Two Republican candidates participated in the election.
The 2019 Lafayette mayoral election was held on November 16, 2019. It saw the election of Josh Guillory, a Republican attorney.[8]
Joel Robideaux, the incumbent mayor-president, did not seek reelection. A total of 5 candidates participated in the election. A primary election was held on October 12 to decide the two candidates on the general election.
The 2023 Lafayette mayoral election was held on November 18, 2023. It saw the election of Republican Monique Blanco Boulet, defeating incumbent Josh Guillory. Boulet, who is the daughter of former Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco, became the first woman to hold this position.[13]
A total of 3 candidates participated in the election. A primary election was held on October 14, where Guillory and Boulet advanced to a runoff election, eliminating Republican candidate Jan Swift.[14]
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