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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
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Voters to choose new 21st Judicial District juvenile court judge in May 3 election
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Voters will elect a new juvenile court judge for the 21st Judicial District Court on Saturday, May 3, after the race went to a runoff during the March 29 election. Residents in Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes will determine the new judge for Division I, a juvenile court within the district court system currently held by Judge Mary C. Devereux. Here's a look at the two runoff candidates: Jenny Richardson Fore (Republican) Graduated from LSU in 2010 and graduated from the Southern University Law Center in 2013. Has represented children in juvenile court for the last decade. Says she understands what it takes to fight the rise in youth crime from a legal standpoint. Read more on Richardson Fore's Facebook page for her campaign. Jessica Ledet (Republican) Endorsed by Gov. Jeff Landry. Earned a law degree from the Southern University Law School. Says she would like to add programs to help youth, their parents, schools, and the community. Read more on Ledet's Facebook page for her campaign. East Baton Rouge voters to decide on 20-year property tax to fund backlogged DA's office Election Day is Saturday, May 3, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 must present a valid photo ID or a special identification card with their name and photograph to cast a ballot. Voters not in the military or overseas must return absentee ballots to their by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May here to find polling locations and voter information. Baton Rouge police release body camera footage of deadly motel shooting Arizona, Michigan are only toss-ups in governors' races: Sabato's Crystal Ball Driver strikes 'multiple children' with vehicle in South Carolina, flees scene Voters to choose new 21st Judicial District juvenile court judge in May 3 election The Justice Department ended a decades-old school desegregation order. Others are expected to fall Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
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21st Judicial District voters to elect new juvenile court judge March 29
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Voters in Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa parishes will head to the polls on Saturday, March 29, to elect a new juvenile court judge for the 21st Judicial District Court. The election will determine the new judge for Division I, a juvenile court within the district court system currently held by Judge Mary C. Devereux. Three Republican candidates qualified in January to run for the open position: Rebecca Davis-Lee (Republican) Graduated from Loyola Law School. Member of Children's Justice Task Force. She said her passion is juvenile justice, believing that it starts with the children to break generational cycles of crime and poverty. Read more on Davis-Lee's campaign website. Jenny Richardson Fore (Republican) Graduated from LSU in 2010 and graduated from Southern University Law Center in 2013. Has represented children in juvenile court for the last decade. She said she understands what it takes to fight the rise in youth crime from a legal standpoint. Read more on Richardson Fore's Facebook page for her campaign. Jessica C. Ledet (Republican) Endorsed by Gov. Jeff Landry. Earned a law degree from Southern University Law School. She said she would like to add programs to help youth, their parents, schools and the community. Read more on Ledet's Facebook page for her campaign. Absentee ballots: Ballots must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28. Poll hours: Voting will take place on March 29 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where to vote: Voters can find their polling place and view a sample ballot on the GeauxVote app or . Identification required: The Louisiana Secretary of State reminds voters to bring a valid ID to the polls. What Louisiana voters need to know before March 29 election Video: Louisiana deputies and homeowner capture 9-foot alligator on porch Officials testify about DC plane crash Louisiana inmates renew push for heat protections at Angola prison, call conditions 'modern-day slavery' 21st Judicial District voters to elect new juvenile court judge March 29 Here are the international students and faculty known to be targeted by ICE Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
