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Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Judge, Civil District Court, Domestic Section 1

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2 candidates are tracked for Judge, Civil District Court, Domestic Section 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael "Mike" Hall and Marie Williams. Candidate information follows official Orleans Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Two Democrats qualified for this open seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael "Mike" Hall and Marie Williams; voters choose one, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's certified candidate list for Orleans Parish. The seat opens with the retirement of Judge Bernadette D'Souza, per Big Easy Magazine.

Michael "Mike" Hall

Democratic

Michael "Mike" Hall appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Civil District Court, Domestic Section 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael "Mike" Hall.

Marie Williams

Democratic

Marie Williams appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Civil District Court, Domestic Section 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Marie Williams.

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Candidate roster from official Orleans Parish Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-10. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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