Two advance in Iberville Parish to replace retired Judge Alvin Batiste Jr.

Two advance in Iberville Parish to replace retired Judge Alvin Batiste Jr.

PLAQUEMINE — Voters in Iberville Parish have advanced two candidates to a runoff to replace retired Judge Alvin Batiste Jr.Complete but unofficial returns showed Victor Woods Jr. with 36 percent of the vote and Lori White with 33 percent. They'll meet in a runoff Dec. 12.Alycia Grace-O'Bear had the remaining 31 percent of the vote. All three candidates ran as Democrats in Election Section 1, Division C in Iberville Parish.Batiste retired in Janu…