Emily Settle Merckle and Edward Mouton will be in a runoff election on Dec. 5 for the Shreveport city court judgeship.
Merckle garnered 45 percent of the vote, Mouton 28 percent and Paul Wood 27 percent.
The choice for voters is one of contrasts.
Both Merckle and Mouton are Republicans.
Merckle is a female. Mouton is a male.
Merckle is 33. Mouton is 63.
Merckle is a native Shreveporter. Mouton is from south Louisiana.
Merckle has been an active member of the Shreveport Bar Association since becoming eligible in 2013, and she is currently a member of the Executive Committee.
Mouton has NOT been a member of the Shreveport Bar Association since 2013.
Merckle has the endorsements of Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and six other current elected officials, five former elected officials and numerous business persons, including attorneys and doctors. These include nine African-Americans and seven women.
Mouton has NO endorsements. His pushcard says he did not accept endorsements from politicians or money from lawyers.
Merckle is a member of the Vestry of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, the Junior League of Shreveport, and the Krewe of Justinian (a former Duchess).
Mouton is an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous and the recovery community.
Merckle has maintaned a general practice of law that includes the civil and criminal cases that come before Shreveport City Court.
Mouton’s practice is criminal defense.
Merckle loaned her campaign $7500 through Oct. 14. Mouton loaned his campaign $58,700 through that date.
Merckle is a member of The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Mouton is not a member.
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