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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

District Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, Election Section 1, Division H

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2 candidates are tracked for District Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, Election Section 1, Division H on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carlton Parhms and Shirley Wilson Davis. Candidate information follows official Ouachita Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Carlton Parhms and Shirley Wilson Davis, both Democrats, qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list for Ouachita Parish. Division H is currently held by Judge Larry D. Jefferson, per the 4th Judicial District Court's own website.

Carlton Parhms

Democratic

Carlton Parhms appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, Election Section 1, Division H, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Carlton Parhms.

Shirley Wilson Davis

Democratic

Shirley Wilson Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for District Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, Election Section 1, Division H, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Shirley Wilson Davis.

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