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Jackson Parish, Louisiana

District Attorney, 2nd Judicial District

4 candidates are tracked for District Attorney, 2nd Judicial District, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Colby Bowman, "Jim" Colvin, Tammy Gantt Jump and "Rick" Warren. Candidate information follows official Jackson Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Colby Bowman, "Jim" Colvin, Tammy Gantt Jump, and "Rick" Warren are on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 2nd Judicial District. Every voter in Jackson Parish, Claiborne Parish, and Bienville Parish elects this seat, since Louisiana district attorneys are elected district-wide across the 2nd 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.

What this office does

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 Jackson Parish votes on this seat.

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Colby Bowman

No Party

Biography

Colby Bowman is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 2nd Judicial District, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

"Jim" Colvin

No Party

Biography

"Jim" Colvin is an assistant district attorney for the 2nd Judicial District and a candidate for district attorney of the district, which covers Bienville, Claiborne and Jackson parishes, per his campaign site.

Tammy Gantt Jump

Republican

Biography

Tammy Gantt Jump is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 2nd Judicial District, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

"Rick" Warren

Republican

Biography

"Rick" Warren is a candidate for district attorney of the 2nd Judicial District, which covers Bienville, Claiborne and Jackson parishes, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for District Attorney, 2nd Judicial District in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for District Attorney, 2nd Judicial District, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Colby Bowman, "Jim" Colvin, Tammy Gantt Jump and "Rick" Warren. Candidate information follows official Jackson Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the District Attorney, 2nd 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.

How do I see my exact Jackson Parish ballot?

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District Judge, 2nd Judicial District Court, Division BSee all 3 Jackson Parish races
Candidate profiles
Colby Bowman, full profile"Jim" Colvin, full profileTammy Gantt Jump, full profile"Rick" Warren, full profileOfficial Louisiana election office