Justice of the Peace 1st Justice of the Peace Court (Lafourche Parish)

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

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

Dawn Grazier Chadwick

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Joseph "Tucker" Daniels

Republican
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Desirea Rodrigue

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Justice of the Peace 1st Justice of the Peace Court (Lafourche Parish) in 2026?
Dawn Grazier Chadwick, Joseph "Tucker" Daniels (Republican) and Desirea Rodrigue (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 Court (Lafourche 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.

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