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Election Date: Dec 5, 2026Filing Deadline: Jul 17, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: state
- Length of term: 6 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
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Job description
This District or Circuit Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be admitted to practice law in Louisiana for at least 8 years, a resident of the district for 1 year, and younger than 70 years old.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 200 Church Street, Room 104, Natchitoches, LA 71458
Filing phone number: 318-352-8152
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court''s office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is $300, plus $300 for major party candidates; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 1⁄2 of 1% of registered voters.
FAQ
How often is State Trial Court Judge - General elected?
The position of State Trial Court Judge - General is typically elected every 6 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in District 5?
Filing fee is $300, plus $300 for major party candidates; signature requirement is 0. Alternatively, filing fee is 0; signature requirement is 1⁄2 of 1% of registered voters.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court''s office.
Where is the filing office?
200 Church Street, Room 104, Natchitoches, LA 71458.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 318-352-8152.
How do I get started running for State Trial Court Judge - General?
You can start running for State Trial Court Judge - General by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for State Trial Court Judge - General does not include a primary or runoff election.
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