East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Constable, District 6

2 candidates are tracked for Constable, District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Kay and David Wade. Candidate information follows official East Baton Rouge Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John Kay (Republican); David Wade (Republican) qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list for East Baton Rouge Parish.

What this office does

Constable. A constable is an elected peace officer who serves court papers such as subpoenas, evictions and civil judgments for the local justice court and, in some states, provides bailiff or patrol services. The role is narrower than a sheriff's; the constable does not run a jail.

Louisiana › East Baton Rouge Parish › Constable, District 6

John Kay

Republican

Top priorities

Enforce court orders fairly, professionally and without favoritism
Serve summonses, warrants and other legal documents promptly and professionally
Enforce lawful evictions, judgments and garnishments while respecting the rights of all parties

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Kay is a retired Louisiana State Police officer who worked in DPS Mobile Weights and Standards and was the 2015 Louisiana State Police DPS Officer of the Year, per his campaign site. He is a Louisiana National Guard veteran and previously served as a Justice of the Peace, per his campaign site. He serves as a board member of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, per his campaign site.

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David Wade

Republican

Biography

David Wade is the sitting Constable for District 6 of East Baton Rouge Parish, per the City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge government website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Constable, District 6 in 2026?

When is the Constable, District 6 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 East Baton Rouge Parish and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

John Kay, full profile David Wade, full profile Official Louisiana election office