A recount of absentee-by-mail and early voting ballots in the Mansfield mayoral race has been scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the DeSoto Parish Courthouse in Mansfield.

According to a notice issued by the DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court, the recount will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the courthouse located at 101 Texas Street.

Officials stated that Curtis McCoy, a candidate for Mayor of Mansfield, formally requested the recount following the recent election.

The recount will involve absentee-by-mail and early voting ballots only. Parish officials noted that the process will be conducted as an open meeting in accordance with Louisiana Open Meetings laws, allowing public access while maintaining strict procedures for ballot handling.

The Clerk of Court’s office emphasized that only authorized individuals — including Parish Board representatives, registrars and their personnel, Secretary of State support staff, and commissioners involved in the recount — will be permitted to handle ballots during the process.

In addition, all existing security measures and courthouse orders for the 42nd Judicial District Courthouse will remain in effect throughout the recount proceedings. Officials stated that all persons entering the courthouse will be subject to search.

The recount comes as election officials continue to finalize results in the closely watched Mansfield mayoral contest.