Judge Civil District Court, Division M
Unofficial result: Won — Stephanie Bridges (Democratic)
Source: voterportal.sos.la.gov
Orleans Parish, Louisiana
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Shawn Lindsay
LostDemocratic
Deputy city attorney for New Orleans who has defended the city in court since 2004, arguing cases from civil service disputes to Louisiana Supreme Court appeals. His practice spans litigation, labor law, land use, zoning and historic preservation.
Records: Legal Competence 2 for
Democratic · Incumbent
Sitting New Orleans civil court judge, former assistant city attorney and past president of the New Orleans Council for Community and Justice. Emphasizes trauma-informed handling of domestic violence and custody matters.
Records: Impartiality 1 for
Sources: voterportal.sos.la.gov · sos.la.gov