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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Justice of the Peace, Ward 1

2 candidates are tracked for Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeanelle Matte and Dylan Young. Candidate information follows official Calcasieu Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jeanelle Matte and Dylan Young, both Republicans, qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list for Calcasieu Parish.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

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Jeanelle Matte

Republican

Biography

Jeanelle Matte appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Ward 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeanelle Matte.

Dylan Young

Republican

Biography

Dylan Young appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Ward 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dylan Young.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeanelle Matte and Dylan Young. Candidate information follows official Calcasieu Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Justice of the Peace, Ward 1 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 Calcasieu Parish and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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District Judge, 14th Judicial District Court, Election Section 1, Division JMagistrate Judge, 14th Judicial District CourtCalcasieu Parish School Board District 1See all 6 Calcasieu Parish races
Candidate profiles
Jeanelle Matte, full profileDylan Young, full profileOfficial Louisiana election office