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Calcasieu officials proclaim coroner vacancy after resignation, set special-election dates

5740676 · July 17, 2025
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On July 17, 2025, Calcasieu Parish officials proclaimed a vacancy in the office of coroner after receiving the coroner's resignation and voted to call a special election with a primary on April 18, 2026, and a general election on May 30, 2026.

Calcasieu Parish officials on July 17 proclaimed a vacancy in the office of the parish coroner following a resignation letter and voted to call special-election dates to fill the unexpired term.

The action follows a July 2 notice from the Secretary of State that Dr. Terry Wilkie will retire effective at noon on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, leaving a vacancy in the coroner’s office. Parish staff said state…

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