Committee to Elect Ogden L. Pitre For District Judge

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

It was a privilege to speak and be a part of yesterday’s Candidates Forum. It was a great turnout, and I truly appreciate everyone who took the time to come out, listen, and learn more about each of the candidates seeking to serve our community.

I’m a firm believer that voters should take the time to educate themselves about the candidates and the issues that matter to them. Our vote is our voice, and the people we elect will make decisions that directly impact our families, our communities, and our future.

I enjoyed meeting so many good people and having the opportunity to share a little more about who I am, the experiences that have shaped me, and the principles that guide me.

But personally, the best moment of the night came afterward, when my little man told me, “Daddy, you did a great job.”

Of all the words I heard last night, those meant the most.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to the St. Landry Federation of Democratic Women for providing an opportunity for the community to hear directly from the candidates.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation experienced a tragedy that forever changed us.

I remember that day clearly. I was beginning my first year of law school when suddenly, everything seemed to stop. Like so many Americans, I watched in disbelief as the events of that morning unfolded.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders who courageously ran toward danger to save others.

But we also remember how we came together.

For a moment, our differences mattered less than what united us. We mourned together. We prayed together. We helped one another. We stood together as Americans.

Twenty-five years later, may we never forget those we lost, those who served, and the strength we find when we stand together.

We are one nation. We are Americans.

Never Forget.
9.11.2001.

08/21/2026

Throughout this campaign, you’ll hear me talk about my story. Where I come from, the experiences that have shaped me, and why I believe I am prepared to serve as your next District Judge for Division C of the 27th Judicial District Court. ⚖️

But I also understand something important.

It’s one thing for me to tell you who I am. It’s another to hear from the people who have known me, worked alongside me, and seen my character firsthand. 🤝

At our campaign kickoff, we asked a few people a simple question:

Why Pitre for Judge? 👨🏾‍⚖️

Their answers meant more to me than they probably realize.

As this campaign continues, I look forward to giving you an even greater opportunity to know who I am, what I stand for, and the values that have guided me throughout my life and career.

If I am asking you to trust me with the responsibility of serving as your District Judge, I believe you deserve the opportunity to truly know the person asking for that trust.

We have much more ahead, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you. ⚖️✨

08/10/2026

What an incredible evening!

Our Campaign Kickoff Community Event was more than just the beginning of a campaign. It was an opportunity to bring people together, share a meal, enjoy great music, and spend time with the community that makes this journey so meaningful.

To every person who came out, showed support, shared an encouraging word, volunteered, or simply spent the evening with us, thank you. Seeing so many family members, friends, supporters, and members of our community gathered together made the night one we will not soon forget.

A special thank you to the incredible people who helped make the evening possible:

🍽️ Tricia Thomas Catering for the delicious meal.

🥧 Jacqueline Vallaire for the tasty sweets and pies.

✨ Jackie Gradnigo Guillory Decorators for transforming the Civic Center into such a grand and beautiful space.

🎶 DJ Old School, “The Good Music Man,” for keeping the crowd moving all evening.

🎤 Christopher “Titanic” Thomas for providing the stage and sound setup.

👮🏽‍♂️ The officers of the Opelousas Police Department for providing security and helping ensure everyone could enjoy the evening safely.

🪗 And, of course, Lil Nathan and The Zydeco Big Timers for doing what they do and bringing an incredible energy to the night.

This campaign is about more than one person. It is about the people we serve, the community we call home, and the responsibility to always stand for what is right and just.

Thank you for helping us start this journey together. This is only the beginning.

Ogden Pitre for Judge
Do What Is Right. Do What Is Just.

08/07/2026

It is official.

Today I qualified as a candidate for Judge, Division C, of the 27th Judicial District Court of St. Landry Parish.

To my wife Melissa and our son, thank you. Every step of this journey begins and ends with you. Your love, your support, and your sacrifice make everything possible. I do not take that for granted for a single day.

To my family, my friends, and everyone who has prayed over this decision, encouraged me, and believed in this moment before I could fully see it myself, thank you. I felt every one of you today.

This is real now.

The foundation has been laid. The values I was raised with, faith, hard work, and treating every person with dignity and respect, are the same values I will carry into that courtroom every single day.

To every family in St. Landry Parish, I make this promise.

I will treat every person with dignity and respect. I will listen before I judge. And I will always strive to do what is right and do what is just.

November 3rd, 2026. Let’s get to work.

Humbly and gratefully,
Ogden L. Pitre

🗳️ Paid for by Ogden Pitre for Judge

PITRE FOR JUDGE | DIVISION C
Do What Is Right. Do What Is Just.

08/06/2026

Tomorrow, I will officially qualify as a candidate for the office of District Judge, Division C, of the 27th Judicial District Court for St. Landry Parish.

This decision was not made lightly. It was made prayerfully. And it was made with a deep sense of purpose.

Everyone has a story.

After more than twenty years in the law, as an attorney for the federal government, a private attorney, a public defender, and most recently as a felony prosecutor right here in the 27th Judicial District, I have learned that every person who walks into a courtroom deserves to be heard. Every family. Every victim. Every defendant. Every witness. Every child.

Before someone becomes a case, they are a person. That belief has guided every decision I have made throughout my legal career. And it is the foundation of why I am stepping forward to serve the people of St. Landry Parish in this new way.

To every family in this parish, I make this promise:

I will treat every person with dignity and respect.
I will listen before I judge.
And I will always strive to do what is right and do what is just.

I am not a career politician. I am an attorney who was born and raised in this community, who left to start a career, and who came home because this is where I belong and this is where I want to serve.

I humbly and respectfully ask for your vote on November 3, 2026.

— Ogden L. Pitre

🗳️ Paid for by the Committee to Elect Ogden L. Pitre for District Judge

08/04/2026

I'm excited to announce that my campaign website is officially LIVE!

I invite everyone to visit PitreForJudge.com to learn more about my background, my experience and my campaign for District Judge.

I also want to give a special thank you to my cousin, Dr. Esrom Pitre, for doing an outstanding job bringing this website to life. He took the time to understand my vision and turned it into something I'm truly proud to share.

If you're looking for someone who can design a professional website and genuinely understand the vision you're trying to bring to life, I highly recommend reaching out to Esrom.

Thanks to everyone for your continued encouragement and support as we move toward qualifying, which begins tomorrow. I hope you'll take a few minutes to visit the site, and if you like what you see, please share it with your family and friends!

🌐 PitreForJudge.com

08/03/2026

🎉 YOU’RE INVITED TO THE OGDEN PITRE CAMPAIGN KICKOFF! 🎉

Join Ogden Pitre for Judge for a free community event filled with great food, live entertainment, and an opportunity to come together as a community.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an evening of fellowship as we officially kick off the campaign.

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026⏰ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM📍 North Park Louis Butler, Sr. Civic Center

The evening will feature live entertainment by:
🎶 Lil Nathan and The Zydeco Big Timers🎧 DJ Old School, “The Good Music Man”
Food will be served, admission is completely free, and everyone is invited.

Seating is limited, so please arrive early.

Let’s come together, enjoy the evening, and officially begin this campaign with the community at the center.

Ogden Pitre for Judge
Do What Is Right. Do What Is Just.

06/26/2026

Putting out my first sign with my childhood best friend, Kevin Johnson, and my childhood neighbor/cousin, Byron “T-Bird” Jones. These guys have been by my side for a long time.