- The Clerk of Court accepts Notices of Candidacy for local and municipal elections. For information about becoming a candidate for an election Click Here.
- Fees associated with Notice of Candidacy filings Click Here
- Qualifications for Candidates
- Candidacy Information Form
Information on the Next Election
Primary: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
General: Saturday, December 10, 2022
What is on the Ballot:
- U.S. Senator
- U.S. Representative
- Associate Justice (Supreme Court), 6th Supreme Court District of Louisiana
- Court of Appeal Judge, 1st Circuit, 1st District, Divisions B and D
- School Board Members (now only 9 seats)
- Mayor, City of Thibodaux
- Councilmen, City of Thibodaux
- Mayor, Town of Lockport
- District Judge – 17th Judicial District, Division A
Signing up for Candidacy
- When: July 20, July 21, and July 22, 2022
- Where: Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court Thibodaux Office, 303 West 3rd Street, Thibodaux LA 70301
- Times: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fees:
| Office | Fee (no party) | Fee (Democrat or Republican) |
| School Board | $115.00 | $230.00 |
| City of Thibodaux Mayor | $75.00 | $150.00 |
| City of Thibodaux Councilman | $75.00 | $150.00 |
| Town of Lockport Mayor | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| District Judge – 17th Judicial District, Division A | $300.00 | $600.00 |
*Senator, Representative, Associate Justice & Court of Appeal Judges qualify with the Secretary of State’s Office.
*The qualifying fees shall be paid in cash or by certified or cashier’s check on a state or national bank or credit union, United States Postal money order, or money order issued by a state or national bank or credit union. (R.S. 18:464)