Randy Fandal won a special election on Oct. 11 to become Slidell’s mayor, capping a campaign he formally launched in January when former Mayor Greg Cromer announced his resignation and becoming the third police chief to make the jump to the mayor's office.

Fandal, the city’s police chief since 2016, will serve the remainder of Cromer’s term, which runs through June 2026. With his election as mayor, a new leader will now have to be tapped to lead the Slidell Police Department.

Complete but unofficial returns show Fandal with 72% to Borchert's 28%. Both candidates are Republicans.

"I love the City of Slidell and am proud to call it home," Fandal said Saturday night after the returns came in. "I can’t tell you how ready I am to get to work. I’ve listened to the people and look forward to r

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