In a campaign characterized primarily by the aggressive display of yard signs, Gardner emerged victorious over Newer, 2,164 to 2,127. Turnout was 53.7 percent of registered voters.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 6, 2018.</ref> | In a campaign characterized primarily by the aggressive display of yard signs, Gardner emerged victorious over Newer, 2,164 to 2,127. Turnout was 53.7 percent of registered voters.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 6, 2018.</ref> |