Justice of the Peace, Ward 5
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
My vote power: High
This seat represents Ward 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Deciding small-claims cases
- Handling evictions, in many states
- Ruling on traffic and minor criminal citations, where state law allows
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
Michelle D. Schexnayder of Patterson is the justice of the peace for Ward 5 in St. Mary Parish. She first took the post in 2020, when no one ran against her.
No Party
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Tempest Jackson's job, background, or goals.
Source: voterportal.sos.la.gov