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2 candidates are tracked for 15th Judicial District Court, Division I on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Will Keaty II and David Way. Candidate information follows official Lafayette Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Open seat to replace retiring Judge Marilyn Castle. Both candidates are Republicans, per the Acadiana Advocate's Nov. 3 ballot rundown and a BY Local News report on Way's campaign kickoff. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Will Keaty II is a Republican candidate for 15th Judicial District Court, Division I. He has 14 years of experience in Lafayette's legal community, including private practice, service as a justice of the peace, and work as a prosecutor handling felony cases for the 15th JDC District Attorney's Office, per his campaign site. He is a Broussard resident and Lafayette Parish native, per his campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Says Lafayette deserves a district judge who knows the community as a neighbor and parent, not just as a candidate
- Cites active civic and family involvement, including raising four children in Lafayette schools and participating with the Knights of Columbus since 2021
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
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David Way is a Republican candidate for 15th Judicial District Court, Division I. He has practiced law in Lafayette Parish for more than 25 years in general civil litigation and is a partner at Oliver & Way, LLC, per his campaign site. He serves as Magistrate Judge for the City of Youngsville, per his campaign site.
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