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Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Caddo Parish School Board District 10

2 candidates are tracked for Caddo Parish School Board District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Lafitte and Katie McLain. Candidate information follows official Caddo Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael Lafitte (Democratic); Katie McLain (Republican) qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list for Caddo Parish.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

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Michael Lafitte

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supporting and retaining teachers and staff
  • Transparency and accountability in school board decision-making
  • Safe and secure schools, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Lafitte is a former Shreveport NAACP president, per SettleTalk.com. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Lafitte.

Katie McLain

Republican

Biography

Katie McLain began serving District 10 on the Caddo Parish School Board on January 1, 2023, per Caddo Parish Public Schools' Board Member Spotlight. She is seeking re-election, per The Center Square. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Caddo Parish School Board District 10 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Caddo Parish School Board District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Lafitte and Katie McLain. Candidate information follows official Caddo Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Caddo Parish School Board District 10 election in Louisiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Louisiana are on the Louisiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Caddo Parish and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Michael Lafitte, full profileKatie McLain, full profileOfficial Louisiana election office