District Attorney 12th Judicial District Court (Avoyelles Parish)

What this office does

The elected prosecutor for a judicial district. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court for the state.

Candidates

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Also on Avoyelles Parish ballots

• Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5 (Avoyelles Parish)
• District Judge 12th Judicial District Court, Division A (Avoyelles Parish)
• District Judge 12th Judicial District Court, Division B (Avoyelles Parish)

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Quick answers

Who is running for District Attorney 12th Judicial District Court (Avoyelles Parish) in 2026?

Jonathan Terrel Gaspard (Republican) and Chad Guillot (Republican).

What does this office do?

The elected prosecutor for a judicial district. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court for the state.

Who should I vote for in the District Attorney 12th Judicial District Court (Avoyelles Parish) race?

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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.