Jackson Parish Clerk Of Court

10/19/2026

🇺🇸EARLY VOTING BEGINS TOMORROW 🇺🇸

As your Clerk of Court, one of the responsibilities I value most is helping ensure that our citizens have confidence in the election process and understand the importance of making their voices heard.

Early voting begins tomorrow, and I personally encourage every eligible voter to take the time to participate.

Voting is more than simply casting a ballot. It is an opportunity to have a voice in the future of our community and to take part in a process that is fundamental to our democracy.

Whether you choose to vote early or on Election Day, please make a plan and make your vote a priority.

It is an honor to serve you and to work alongside the dedicated individuals who help ensure our elections are conducted with integrity, accuracy, and professionalism.

Your voice matters.
Your vote matters.
Your participation matters.

Get informed.
Make a plan.
Go vote.

Rachel Shively
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court

10/13/2026

💻 Today is the final day to register online for the November 3 election. It takes just a few minutes at GeauxVote.com

10/12/2026

The next race to feature on the November 3rd ballot is for District Attorney.

When voters go to the polls to elect a District Attorney, it’s important to understand that, unlike the Judge’s race, one person is elected to serve the entire judicial DISTRICT—not just one parish.

Since the judicial district includes three parishes (Bienville, Claiborne and Jackson) the person elected District Attorney will serve as the DA for all three parishes.

The District Attorney plays an important role in our criminal justice system, but many people may not fully understand the responsibilities of the office.

A District Attorney is an elected official who represents the State in criminal prosecutions. The DA’s office reviews criminal cases presented by law enforcement, determines whether charges are appropriate, prosecutes cases in court, works with victims and their families, and seeks justice based on the facts and the law.

Our justice system works best when citizens understand the responsibilities of each office within it. An informed public helps strengthen trust, accountability, and confidence in the judicial process.

Candidates for District Attorney are:

Colby Bowman
Jim Colvin
Tammy Jump
Rick Warren

The candidates are listed in alphabetical order as they appear on the La Secretary of State’s website.

Please do your research on each candidate. Be informed. Your vote is your voice.

This post is NOT an endorsement of any candidate by the office of Jackson Parish Clerk of Court. It is simply to inform the public of what is on the ballot.

Rachel Shively
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court

10/12/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to register online to vote‼️

You have until tomorrow, Oct. 13, to register to vote online. 🗓️

No forms, no stamps, no lines. Just GeauxVote.com and about five minutes.

Already registered? Send this to a friend who isn’t sure. 📲

10/07/2026

I wanted to take a break from the candidates and inform you we will have 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot. Yes, 10! 😳

The attachment below ⬇️ is the non-partisan Public Affairs Research Council’s report on the amendments we will be voting on this November 3rd. They break it down to help the public understand what a yes vote will do and what at no vote will do.

Please review them carefully. I will have some copies printed at the Clerk’s office if you want to swing by and pick up a copy.

This post is NOT an endorsement or disapproval of any amendment by the office of the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court. It is simply to inform the public of what is on the ballot.

Rachel Shively
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court

https://parlouisiana.org/publications/guide-to-the-constitutional-amendments/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUzZidleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUP3nn8A0LpznH7wj4lrQc6VugFvUM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5GeB7jSM48zyyEBJ0JWeM2vcVUk67qQrx3f8ZcIf0qOFCc6XXVUUtk9Vlj2Q_aem_3GAAiJ6kVAI-dOMF0-Xjqw

The 2026 Guide covers the potential impact of five constitutional amendments the public will consider on the May 16 ballot. This nonpartisan, educational review helps you understand the issues and the proposed changes so you can develop your own positions on each proposition. Download: PAR Guide to....

10/07/2026

Another race on the November 3rd ballot is for District Judge. The 2nd Judicial District Court is comprised of the jurisdictional boundaries of Claiborne, Bienville and Jackson Parishes.

This Court has original jurisdiction of all civil and criminal matters arising within its jurisdictional boundaries, and the cases are assigned and allotted randomly and pursuant to certain established allotment rules of court to the three divisions (Division A, Division B and Division C) of the court.

The court handles lots of different types of work, but the largest part of the judicial business are family law matters, property/succession cases, and of course, a heavy criminal docket.

There are three judges that serve this Court, and while the three judges are elected from the entire district (meaning all three parishes) they are elected to fill a particular division of court.

Division A is Claiborne Parish. There are 2 candidates running for this seat:

Rachel Wiggins Bays
Patrick Jefferson

Division B is Jackson Parish. There are 2 candidates running for this seat:

Clay Carroll
Yumeaka Robinson Washington

Division C is Bienville Parish. This division will not be on the ballot as Robert Moore was unopposed.

The candidates are listed in alphabetical order as they appear on the La Secretary of State’s website.

Please do your research on each candidate. Be informed. Your vote is your voice.

This post is NOT an endorsement of any candidate by the office of Jackson Parish Clerk of Court. It is simply to inform the public of what is on the ballot.

Rachel Shively
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

The next featured race on the November 3rd ballot is for the Public Service Commissioner, District 5.

A Public Service Commissioner is a state-level official who regulates public utilities and essential services to ensure they are safe, reliable and reasonably priced.

The candidates for Public Service Commissioner, District 5 are:

John E. Atkins
James Edward Green

The candidates are listed in alphabetical order as they appear on the La Secretary of State’s website.

Please do your research on each candidate. Be informed. Your vote is your voice.

This post is NOT an endorsement of any candidate by the office of Jackson Parish Clerk of Court. It is simply to inform the public of what is on the ballot.

Rachel Shively
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court

09/30/2026

Good afternoon Jackson Parish! The next race I want to inform you about is for the U.S. Representative.

A U.S. Representative makes and passes federal laws and represents the people of a specific congressional district in Washington D.C.

U.S. Representatives serve short terms and face re-election every 2 years in even numbered years.

Jackson Parish is in the 5th Congressional District in Louisiana.

The candidates for U.S. Representative for the 5th Congressional District are:

Stuart Cathey, Jr.
Misti Cordell
Oscar “Omar” Dantzler
Michael Echols
Gabe Firment
Austin Magee
Dan McKay
Patricia “Pat” Moore
Antonio Wilson

The candidates are listed in alphabetical order as they appear on the La Secretary of State’s website.

Please do your research on each candidate. Be informed. Your vote is your voice.

This post is NOT an endorsement of any candidate by the office of Jackson Parish Clerk of Court. It is simply to inform the public of what is on the ballot.

Rachel Shively
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court

09/28/2026

Now that we wrapped up our September criminal jury trial this past Friday afternoon, let’s talk about the upcoming election! Over the next couple of weeks, I will spotlight each race that will be on the November 3rd ballot. Our first race to feature is U.S. Senator.

What is a U.S. Senator?
An elected official who represents an entire state in the upper chamber of Congress in Washington DC. Each state has 2 Senators who serve a 6 year term.

What does a U.S. Senator actually do?
-Make federal laws
-Represent their ENTIRE state
-Work on the federal budget
-Conduct oversight and investigations
-Confirm presidential appointments
-Approve treaties
-Serve on various committees

The two candidates for U.S. Senator for the State of Louisiana are:

JAMIE DAVIS
JULIA LETLOW

Please do your research on each candidate. Be informed. Your vote is your voice.

This post is NOT an endorsement of any candidate by the office of the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court. It is simply to inform the public of what is on the ballot.

Rachel Shively
Jackson Parish Clerk of Court