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Bossier Parish School Board appoints Rafe Jordan to fill District 7 vacancy
Summary
The Bossier Parish School Board voted to appoint Rafe Jordan to fill the District 7 seat until the next special election in April, with his term to be sworn in at the board's Aug. 7 meeting and recorded as effective July 17.
The Bossier Parish School Board voted to appoint Rafe Jordan to fill the District 7 vacancy on July 17. The board read ballots into the minutes and announced unanimous support; Jordan will serve until a special election in April and may stand in the regular November 2026 election.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a seat vacated by former president Creighton Cochran and gives District 7 representation immediately while allowing voters to decide the long-term holder of the seat in upcoming elections.
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