Robert "Ted" Davidson
Republican · LA · Lafayette Parish School Board Member, District 2
Ted Davidson is the District 2 member of the Lafayette Parish School Board and lives in Carencro, Louisiana.
Where Robert "Ted" Davidson stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Education Quality (1 record)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted yes to give early approval for the district to borrow $46,000,000 through sales tax revenue bonds and short-term notes. It passed 9 to 0.
July 23, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: lpss-online.community.diligentoneplatform.com
Voted yes to close Ovey Comeaux High School starting in 2026-27 and repurpose the campus. District staff estimated the move saves $2,069,976 from the general fund. It passed 5 to 4. He also voted no on two motions to delay or phase in the closure.
June 11, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: lpss-online.community.diligentoneplatform.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Voted yes on a teacher bonus pay plan for 2026-27. The approved plan let teachers miss up to 10 days, not 7, and still qualify. It passed 9 to 0.
July 23, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: lpss-online.community.diligentoneplatform.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Voted yes to adopt the school district's budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget passed 8 to 0.
May 14, 2026
Source: lpss-online.community.diligentoneplatform.com
Voted yes to move the JROTC military training magnet program to Acadiana High for the 2026-27 school year. The motion passed 6 to 2.
May 14, 2026
Source: lpss-online.community.diligentoneplatform.com
Voted yes to do away with the district policy that capped how many students each school could enroll (Policy ADB). The motion passed 5 to 4.
April 15, 2026
Source: lpss-online.community.diligentoneplatform.com
Was appointed by the Lafayette Parish School Board to fill the open District 2 seat. The board voted 5 to 3 for him over another nominee.
April 15, 2026
Source: lpss-online.community.diligentoneplatform.com
Past race Robert "Ted" Davidson ran in:
- Lafayette Parish School Board Member, District 2 · November 3, 2026 · Lafayette Parish School District, Louisiana · incumbent