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Qualifying for a special election for the District B seat on the Abbeville City Council began this morning.
The process will continue on Thursday before concluding on Friday, Jan. 31. Qualifying will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day.
Potential candidates can qualify at the office of Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Diane Meaux Broussard, located on the first floor of the Vermilion Parish Courthouse.
Election day is set for Saturday, March 29, with the winner to serve the remainder of former City Councilman Francis Touchet Jr.’s unexpired term. That term will conclude in the summer of 2026.
Touchet stepped down last September to focus his full attention on his job as superintendent of the Lafayette Parish School System. Touchet represented District B since first being elected ‘02.
In October, the Abbeville City Council appointed Rachel Touchet Mouton, Touchet’s sister, to the District B seat until the special election.
Noteworthy information for this election cycle:
• The registration deadline to vote in person, by mail or at the OMV Office is February 26.    
• The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is March 8.
• Early voting is March 15-22 (excluding Sunday, March 16) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
• The deadline to request an absentee ballot is March 25 by 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office.
• The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is March 28 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
• On election day (March 29), the polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

ERATH — Leana Dutil Suire, a resident of Erath, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, at her home. Leana was born in Abbeville and grew up in Erath. She is a 1970 graduate of Erath High School.
She married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Suire.
A funeral mass is to be held on Friday, January 31 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott, La (1110 Old Spanish Trail) at 1:30 PM. A rosary will be said by LeBlanc Community Rosary Group. Burial will be held at the church cemetery.
Leana is survived by her husband, Bobby, of 48 years and their son, Matthew Suire, his wife Sabrina, and 3 grandchildren, Olivia, Luke, and Bradley Suire; two sisters Phyllis Dutil Berberich (Joseph) and Janet Dutil Mouton; two nieces, Michelle Hilton (Brett), Camille Mouton Barfield (Kyle); five nephews, Scott Suire (Angela), Colby Berberich (Marianne), Jacob Suire (Hailey), Jordan Suire, and Justin Mouton; along with many great nieces and nephews.
Leana was preceded in death by her parents, J. C and Clara Mae Dutil, and multiple babies from miscarriages, and in-laws, Murphy and Antonia “Toni” Suire.
Her greatest joy was spoiling her son Matthew, her adored grandchildren, and her great nieces and nephews whom she cherished beyond measure. Leana's life revolved around her deep-rooted love for family and friends, and she loved attending all of her grandchildren’s dance recitals, sporting events, and school events. She had a passion for sewing and loved creating things for everyone, especially new babies and young children. She also enjoyed working in her garden and sharing her fruits and vegetables with everyone special to her.
In lieu of a wake, a gathering will follow at the home of Matthew & Sabrina Suire. All are invited to attend.
In lieu of floral donations, the family asks for monetary donations to be made either to St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Scott, LA and/or Steps to Heaven in Abbeville, La.
Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org
Frioux-David Funeral Home, 209 East Putnam Street, Erath, Louisiana 70533, (337) 937-0405 is handling the arrangements.