Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Justice of the Peace, Ward 5

Hayes and McConnell are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Caddo Parish election filings.

About this race

Brenda Hayes and Robert McConnell qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list for Caddo Parish.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

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Brenda Hayes

Republican

Biography

Brenda Hayes previously ran as the Republican nominee for Justice of the Peace, Ward 5 in 2020, per KSLA News 12. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Robert McConnell

No Party

Biography

Robert McConnell currently serves as the Justice of the Peace for Ward 5 in Caddo Parish, per Louisiana Legislative Auditor records. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Justice of the Peace, Ward 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Justice of the Peace, Ward 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Hayes and Robert McConnell. Candidate information follows official Caddo Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Justice of the Peace, Ward 5 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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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Caddo Parish and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Brenda Hayes, full profile Robert McConnell, full profile Official Louisiana election office