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Vernon Parish, Louisiana

District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C

3 candidates are tracked for District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lisa Nelson, Cindy Poston Lavespere and Bryan Somers. Candidate information follows official Vernon Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

LouisianaVernon Parish › District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C

Lisa Nelson, Cindy Poston Lavespere, and Bryan Somers are on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for this seat on the 30th Judicial District Court, Division C. Every voter in Vernon Parish elects this seat, since Louisiana district judges are elected district-wide across the 30th Judicial District (La. R.S. 13:477). Louisiana's open primary elects a candidate outright with a majority of the vote; otherwise the top two finishers meet in a December 12, 2026 runoff. Listed from the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list.

Lisa Nelson

Republican

Biography
Lisa Nelson is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for a seat on the 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Cindy Poston Lavespere

Republican

Biography
Cindy Poston Lavespere is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for a seat on the 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Bryan Somers

Republican

Biography
Bryan Somers is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for a seat on the 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.

Questions about this race

Who is running for District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lisa Nelson, Cindy Poston Lavespere and Bryan Somers. Candidate information follows official Vernon Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the District Judge, 30th Judicial District Court, Division C 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 Vernon Parish ballot?

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Vernon Parish and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Louisiana election office, or see the full Vernon Parish sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.