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2 candidates are tracked for District Attorney, 15th Judicial District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kristian Earles and Don Landry. Candidate information follows official Lafayette Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
The 15th Judicial District covers Acadia, Lafayette and Vermilion parishes; this race appears on the Lafayette Parish ballot, per the Acadiana Advocate. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Kristian Earles is a Republican candidate for District Attorney of the 15th Judicial District, which covers Acadia, Lafayette and Vermilion parishes. He retired after 23 years as a district judge in the 15th Judicial District and previously spent 6 years in law enforcement and 7 years in private practice, per his campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Says restoring trust and accountability to the DA's office is central to his campaign
- Pledges to prosecute cases efficiently and fairly while maintaining high ethical standards in office operations
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
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Don Landry is the Republican incumbent District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District, serving Acadia, Lafayette and Vermilion parishes, per the office's official website.
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