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TERREBONNE PARISH / LOCAL COURTS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE / WARD 8
Compare the qualified candidates for Justice of the Peace Ward 8, review attributed questionnaire responses as they are published, verify official race information, and follow updates from Conveaux Media.
RACE STATUS
● CONTESTED / TRACKING
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
2
QUESTIONNAIRE STATUS
● RESPONSES PENDING
LAST VERIFIED
AUGUST 28, 2026
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
CANDIDATES IN THIS RACE
Candidates are listed for voter reference and comparison. Placement does not indicate endorsement, preference, or ranking by Conveaux Media.
CANDIDATE / DEMOCRAT
ALNETTA “CINDY” ALRIDGE
● RESPONSE PENDING
CANDIDATE / DEMOCRAT
LIONEL DIGGS
● RESPONSE PENDING
Candidate names and party affiliations are based on Louisiana Secretary of State candidate records reviewed by Conveaux Media.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
QUESTIONS SENT TO EVERY CANDIDATE
Each qualified candidate in this race was provided the same questionnaire and the same response deadline. Candidate responses will be published after the questionnaire period closes.
QUESTION 01
Why are you seeking this office at this time?
QUESTION 02
What is the most urgent issue facing the people this office serves, and why?
QUESTION 03
What measurable result would you seek during your first term?
QUESTION 04
What specific steps would you take to move that priority forward? Include how you would work within the authority and budget of this office.
QUESTION 05
How will residents be able to reach you, understand your work, and receive updates?
QUESTION 06
What should voters expect this office to do, and what is outside this office’s authority?
QUESTION 07
Is there anything in your public record, work history, or prior public service that voters should understand in context?
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE / OFFICE-SPECIFIC QUESTION
What should residents understand about the role and limits of the Justice of the Peace, and what would you prioritize to improve access, efficiency, or public understanding of the office?
RESPONSE DEADLINE
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT
After the deadline, each candidate will be labeled either Response Received or No Response Received. Responses will be presented consistently across candidates and remain attributed to the person who submitted them.
OFFICIAL RACE INFORMATION
RACE DETAILS & SOURCES
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RACE DETAILS
Office:
Justice of the Peace
Ward:
Ward 8
Race Status:
Contested
SOURCE LEDGER
Candidate qualification source:
Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry
Qualified candidates:
Alnetta “Cindy” Alridge — Democrat
Lionel Diggs — Democrat
Candidate questionnaire:
Response period open through September 18, 2026
SOS ROSTER VERIFIED
AUGUST 28, 2026
OFFICIAL CANDIDATE COUNT
2
CORRECTION STATUS
NO MATERIAL CORRECTIONS
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