2 candidates are tracked for District Attorney, 35th Judicial District, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: James Patrick Lemoine and "Ed" Tarpley. Candidate information follows official Grant Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
James Patrick Lemoine and "Ed" Tarpley are on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 35th Judicial District. Every voter in Grant Parish elects this seat, since Louisiana district attorneys are elected district-wide across the 35th 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 Grant Parish votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, James Patrick Lemoine, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
James Patrick Lemoine currently serves as district attorney of the 35th Judicial District, covering Grant Parish, per the Louisiana District Attorneys Association roster. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Republican
"Ed" Tarpley is a criminal defense attorney in Alexandria, Louisiana, who previously served as District Attorney for the 35th Judicial District, Grant Parish, from 1991 to 1997, per his law firm's website. He is a 1979 graduate of LSU Law School, per the same source. No secure (https) version of his campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Who is running for District Attorney, 35th Judicial District in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for District Attorney, 35th Judicial District, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: James Patrick Lemoine and "Ed" Tarpley. Candidate information follows official Grant Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the District Attorney, 35th 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 Grant Parish and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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