Louisiana › Winn Parish › District Attorney, 8th Judicial District
Jacque Derr and Keith Gates are on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District. Every voter in Winn Parish elects this seat, since Louisiana district attorneys are elected district-wide across the 8th 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.
Biography
Jacque Derr is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District, per the Louisiana Secretary of State's official candidate list. This name has not yet been researched.
Biography
Keith Gates is on the November 3, 2026 open primary ballot for district attorney of the 8th Judicial District, 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 Attorney, 8th Judicial District in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for District Attorney, 8th Judicial District, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jacque Derr and Keith Gates. Candidate information follows official Winn Parish election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the District Attorney, 8th Judicial District 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 Winn Parish ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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