Thinking about Running for Office in Lafourche?

  • The Clerk of Court accepts Notices of Candidacy for local and municipal elections, only. For information about becoming a candidate for an election Click Here.
  • Fees associated with Notice of Candidacy filings Click Here
  • Qualifications for Candidates
  • Notice of Candidacy Form
  • Candidacy Information Form
  • If you are not able to qualify in person or by mail, you may use an agent to file your completed qualifying form signed by you. In addition to filing your notice of candidacy, the agent shall file with the qualifying official an Agent Affidavit attesting that the agent has your authorization and consent to file the notice of candidacy. This must be accompanied by the Notice of Candidacy which has been filled out and signed by candidate as well as a copy of the Candidate’s photo ID.

Call 985-447-5266 for more information


NEXT ELECTION:

PRIMARY: NOVEMBER 03, 2026

QUALIFYING DATES FOR NOVEMBER 03: AUGUST 05, 06, 07, 2026

OFFICE(S) FOR NOVEMBER 03, 2026 ELECTION:

  • 17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGES (DIVISIONS A, B, C, D, & E)
  • DISTRICT ATTORNEY
  • SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (ALL SEATS)
  • JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
  • CONSTABLES (JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS)
  • THIBODAUX MAYOR
  • THIBODAUX CITY COUNCILMEN
  • THIBODAUX CITY COURT JUDGE
  • THIBODAUX CITY COURT MARSHAL


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: THE THIBODAUX OFFICE HAS RETURNED:

303 W. 3RD ST., THIBODAUX

MAIN ENTRANCE IS NOW ON MARONGE ST. SIDE

Attention: New Service!

Our new service,  Court Date Finder assists you with finding all upcoming civil and criminal court dates for Lafourche Parish.