In the general election held on November 19, 2011, Reynolds defeated Republican Jeri de Pingre, 4,232 votes (54.7 percent) to 3,508 votes (45.3 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, General election returns, November 19, 2011</ref> He hence succeeded Doerge on January 9, 2012. | In the general election held on November 19, 2011, Reynolds defeated Republican Jeri de Pingre, 4,232 votes (54.7 percent) to 3,508 votes (45.3 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, General election returns, November 19, 2011</ref> He hence succeeded Doerge on January 9, 2012. |