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Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court

3 candidates are tracked for Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Randell "Randy" Bordelon, Melinda Strange and Michael D. Vallery. Candidate information follows official Rapides Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Three Republicans qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Randell "Randy" Bordelon, Melinda Strange and Michael D. Vallery; voters choose one, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's certified candidate list for Rapides 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.

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Randell "Randy" Bordelon

Republican

Biography

Randell "Randy" Bordelon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court, 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 Randell "Randy" Bordelon.

Melinda Strange

Republican

Biography

Melinda Strange appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court, 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 Melinda Strange.

Michael D. Vallery

Republican

Biography

Michael D. Vallery appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court, 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 Michael D. Vallery.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Randell "Randy" Bordelon, Melinda Strange and Michael D. Vallery. Candidate information follows official Rapides Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court 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 Rapides Parish ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Rapides Parish and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Rapides Parish School Board District FRapides Parish School Board District HRapides Parish School Board District ISee all 10 Rapides Parish races
Candidate profiles
Randell "Randy" Bordelon, full profileMelinda Strange, full profileMichael D. Vallery, full profileOfficial Louisiana election office