There were few surprises in legislative district races and local elections across northeast Louisiana Saturday.
In Senate District 33: With 62 percent, Senator Mike Walsworth (R-West Monroe) wins re-election, turning back a challenge from former U.S. Congressman Vance McAllister
In Senate District 35: With 53 percent of the vote, Rep. Jim Fannin (R-Jonesboro) defeats Stewart Cathey, Jr. (R-Monroe) in replacing retired Sen. Robert Kostelka
In Senate District 29: Businessman Jay Luneau (D) pulls 59 percent to defeat Joshua Dara, Sr. (R) to replace Sen. Rick Gallot, who did not seek re-election
House District 17 Rep. Marcus Hunter wins re-election outright with 62 percent. Hunter (D-Monroe) held off Heath Albritton (R-West Monroe), and Billye Burns (D-West Monroe)
BESE District 5: With 62 percent of the vote, Gary Jones (R-Alexandria) defeats Johnny Fatheree (R-Farmerville)
In Ouachita Parish, incumbent Clerk of Court Louise Bond (D-Monroe) won re-election, defeating Assistant District Attorney Madeleine Slaughter (NP-Monroe) by a 60-40 margin
Ouachita Parish Police Jury-District B: Businessman Jack Clampit (R-West Monroe) gains 53 percent of the vote to oust longtime juror Mack Calhoun (R-West Monroe)