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2 candidates are tracked for 15th Judicial District Court, Division M on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dyan Schnaars and Susan Theall. Candidate information follows official Lafayette Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Challenger Dyan Schnaars is running against sitting Division M judge and 15th JDC Chief Judge Susan Theall, per the Acadiana Advocate's Nov. 3 ballot rundown. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Republican
Dyan Schnaars is a Republican candidate for 15th Judicial District Court, Division M, challenging the sitting judge. She is a family law attorney who has practiced in Lafayette since 2012, focusing on family law since 2014, with 25 years overall in the legal field, per her law firm's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dyan Schnaars.
Republican
Susan Theall is the Republican incumbent judge in 15th Judicial District Court, Division M, and serves as the court's Chief Judge, per the 15th Judicial District Court's official website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Susan Theall.