There are five contested Caddo judicial races with 14 candidates on the Nov. 3 primary.
The judicial districts are geographic areas. Thus not all five contested elections will be on each ballot.
Six candidates have loaned substantial sums to their campaigns.
This list is based on the last campaign filing report date of Oct. 14.
Candidate loans:
Paul Wood--candidate for Shreveport City Court--$73,000
Edward Mouton--candidate for Shreveport City Court--$58,700
Chris Victory--candidate for Caddo District Court--$30,000
Jeanette Garrette – candidate for Second Circuit Court of Appeals - $25,000
Mary Winchell–candidate for Caddo District Court– $17,000
Emily Merckle–candidate for Shreveport City Court--$7,500
Trina Chu–candidate for Second Circuit Court of Appeals--$3,200
Undoubtedly several candidates will loan their campaign more money for the 19 days after the last report to cover expenses through Nov. 3.
John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.
He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.
John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.
John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.
He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.