Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, 1st Justice Court

Rachal and Tankersley are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Rapides Parish election filings.

About this race

Two Republicans qualified for this seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sonya Rachal and Amanda Tankersley; voters choose one, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's certified candidate list for Rapides Parish.

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

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Sonya Rachal

Republican

Biography

Sonya Rachal currently serves as the Justice of the Peace for Ward 5, 1st Justice Court in Rapides Parish, per the Rapides Parish Police Jury's official directory. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.

Amanda Tankersley

Republican

Biography

Amanda Tankersley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, 1st Justice Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Amanda Tankersley.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, 1st Justice Court in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, 1st Justice Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sonya Rachal and Amanda Tankersley. Candidate information follows official Rapides Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, 1st Justice Court election in Louisiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Louisiana are on the Louisiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Rapides Parish ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Rapides Parish and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Constable, Ward 2 Constable, Ward 11 Constable, Ward 4, 1st Justice Court See all 10 Rapides Parish races

Candidate profiles

Sonya Rachal, full profile Amanda Tankersley, full profile Official Louisiana election office