Jerry Denton Jr.

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

2 candidates ran for City of Denham Springs City Judge City Court (Livingston Parish) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Denham Springs voters.

About Jerry Denton Jr.

Denham Springs City Court judge. Denham Springs City Court judge since 2016. Previously served as Denham Springs marshal (2009–2016) and city councilman (2006–2009), was a homicide detective, a prosecutor, and an assistant attorney general. Has lived in Livingston Parish about 30 years.

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• Steven James Farber · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Jerry Denton Jr.?

Jerry Denton Jr. is running as a Republican.

Is Jerry Denton Jr. the incumbent?

Yes. Jerry Denton Jr. currently holds this office.

What does the City of Denham Springs City Judge City Court (Livingston Parish) seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who is Jerry Denton Jr. running against?

Steven James Farber, for City of Denham Springs City Judge City Court (Livingston Parish).

Should I vote for Jerry Denton Jr.?

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