Justice of the Peace 1st Justice of the Peace Ward (Assumption Parish)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

3 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

Runoff: December 12, 2026

This race goes on to a runoff on December 12, 2026 (Louisiana December 12 election). Candidates on the ballot, as listed by the Louisiana Secretary of State:

Register in person, by mail or at an OMV officeNovember 12, 2026 source
Register online (GeauxVote)November 21, 2026 source
Request an absentee ballotDecember 8, 2026 By 4:30 p.m. (military and overseas voters have other deadlines). source
Absentee ballot must reach the Registrar of VotersDecember 11, 2026 By 4:30 p.m. (military and overseas voters have other deadlines). source
Early votingNovember 28 to December 5 (not Sunday, November 29), 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. source
Polls open on Election Day7 a.m. to 8 p.m. source

Candidates from Louisiana Secretary of State, checked November 7, 2026. Unofficial results appear here on election night; SpectrumVote doesn't call races. Everything on the Dec. 12 ballot.

What this office does

A local justice of the peace. In Louisiana, justices of the peace run small courts outside the cities: civil cases up to $5,000, evictions, small claims, peace bonds and some minor criminal matters, and they can perform marriages. They are elected for 6-year terms and don't have to be lawyers.

Candidates

Lakisha Knockum Harris

Democrat
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Daryl Ovide

Democrat
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Christy Smith

Democrat
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.
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Quick answers

Who is running for Justice of the Peace 1st Justice of the Peace Ward (Assumption Parish) in 2026?
Lakisha Knockum Harris (Democrat), Daryl Ovide (Democrat) and Christy Smith (Democrat).
What does this office do?
A local justice of the peace. In Louisiana, justices of the peace run small courts outside the cities: civil cases up to $5,000, evictions, small claims, peace bonds and some minor criminal matters, and they can perform marriages. They are elected for 6-year terms and don't have to be lawyers.
Who should I vote for in the Justice of the Peace 1st Justice of the Peace Ward (Assumption Parish) race?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Assumption Parish ballot.

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