2 candidates are tracked for District Attorney, 12th Judicial District, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jonathan Terrel Gaspard and Chad Guillot. Candidate information follows official Avoyelles Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jonathan Terrel Gaspard and Chad Guillot are on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 12th Judicial District. Every voter in Avoyelles Parish elects this seat, since Louisiana district attorneys are elected district-wide across the 12th Judicial District (La. R.S. 13:477). Louisiana's open primary elects a candidate outright with a majority of the vote; otherwise the top two finishers meet in a December 12, 2026 runoff. Listed from the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list.
District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.
This race. Every voter in Avoyelles Parish votes on this seat.
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Jonathan Terrel Gaspard is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 12th Judicial District, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Republican
Chad Guillot is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 12th Judicial District, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Who is running for District Attorney, 12th Judicial District in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for District Attorney, 12th Judicial District, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jonathan Terrel Gaspard and Chad Guillot. Candidate information follows official Avoyelles Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the District Attorney, 12th Judicial District election in Louisiana?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Louisiana are on the Louisiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Avoyelles Parish and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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