3 candidates are tracked for District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lisa Nelson, "Cindy" Poston Lavespere and Bryan Somers. Candidate information follows official Vernon Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lisa Nelson, "Cindy" Poston Lavespere, and Bryan Somers are on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for this seat on the 30th Judicial District Court, Division C. Every voter in Vernon Parish elects this seat, since Louisiana district judges are elected district-wide across the 30th 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.
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Lisa Nelson is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for a seat on the 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Republican
"Cindy" Poston Lavespere is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for a seat on the 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Republican
Bryan Somers is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for a seat on the 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Who is running for District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lisa Nelson, "Cindy" Poston Lavespere and Bryan Somers. Candidate information follows official Vernon Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C 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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