There were also several races for mayor around Calcasieu Parish. Lawrence Henagan is the apparent winner in the race for DeQuincy Mayor. Gerald Washington wins in Westlake where incumbent Dudley Dixon did not seek re-election. Washington will become the first African American mayor in Westlake's history. On the Westlake council, incumbents Danny Cupit and Dan Racca keep their seats. Outgoing Mayor Dixon ran unsuccessfully for council against Cupit.