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Veteran Tommy Williams Beats Top Spender, Wins Police Chief Race

5/17/2026

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Tommy Williams (Slidell police chief) was declared the winner of the Slidell police chief race in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
The campaign’s top spender failed to win despite purchasing the most advertisements and airtime.
Williams highlighted his 26 years of service with the Slidell Police Department from 1990 through 2016.
Williams delivered an emotional acceptance speech thanking family, supporters and voters, after which a celebration party was held.

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Tommy Williams (Slidell police chief) was declared the winner of the Slidell police chief race in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
The campaign’s top spender failed to win despite purchasing the most advertisements and airtime.
Williams highlighted his 26 years of service with the Slidell Police Department from 1990 through 2016.
Williams delivered an emotional acceptance speech thanking family, supporters and voters, after which a celebration party was held.