Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Tangipahoa Parish School Board District E

2 candidates are tracked for Tangipahoa Parish School Board District E on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John W. Hatcher III and Hunter Logan Smith. Candidate information follows official Tangipahoa Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John W. Hatcher III (No Party) and Hunter Logan Smith (Republican) qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list for Tangipahoa 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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John W. Hatcher III

No Party

Biography

John W. Hatcher III is an associate professor of educational leadership at Southeastern Louisiana University and a veteran of the United States Navy who served during Operation Desert Storm, per the university. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Regent University and is the founder of the Sons of Promise and Daughters of Destiny Mentorship Organization, which has supported students in New Jersey, Virginia and Louisiana. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Hunter Logan Smith

Republican

Biography

Hunter Logan Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tangipahoa Parish School Board District E, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Hunter Logan Smith.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tangipahoa Parish School Board District E in 2026?

When is the Tangipahoa Parish School Board District E 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 Tangipahoa Parish and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Tangipahoa Parish School Board District I Constable, Ward 1 District Judge, 21st Judicial District Court, Division E See all 7 Tangipahoa Parish races

Candidate profiles

John W. Hatcher III, full profile Hunter Logan Smith, full profile Official Louisiana election office