SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The winner for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) District 5 is Lance Harris. Meanwhile, in District 4, a runoff is projected between Stacey Melerine and Emma Shepard.

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Candidates

District 4:

• Paige Hoffpauir (R)
  • Lifelong Louisiana resident.
  • Hoffpauir is a businesswoman and community leader
• Stacey Melerine (R)
  • Melerine is a native of the Shreveport-Bossier City area.
  • She has a bachelor’s degree in law and is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association.
  • Currently serves as a secretary for the Junior League of Shreveport Bossier and was named Junior League’s Volunteer of the Year.
  • Former member of the board of directors of Catholic Charities of North Louisiana and Girls on the Run of Shreveport.
• Emma Shepard (D)
  • Shepard earned a master’s in elementary education and teaching and an education specialist degree.
  • Her experience includes working as a teacher and serving as the president of the Louisiana Association of Educators, the LAE Board of Directors, and the YWCA Racial and Social Justice Committee.

District 5:

• “Toby” Brazzel (R)
  • Brazzel earned bachelor’s degrees in both finance and aviation.
  • His career experience includes working as an investment advisory representative with Allstate Financial Services, LLC.
  • Founded Hands for Healing International and is affiliated with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and the Alexandria Rotary Club.
• Lance Harris (R)
  • Harris’ experience includes working as a business executive and as a State Representative for Rapides Parish.

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