Caulette Jackson Guillard
Caulette Jackson Guillard (Democratic Party) (also known as Twin) is running in a special election for the Section 3, Division A judge of the East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court in Louisiana. Jackson Guillard declared candidacy for the special primary scheduled on May 16, 2026.[source]
Jackson Guillard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2026)
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
General election
The primary will occur on May 16, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Special Nonpartisan primary election for East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Section 3 Division A
Caulette Jackson Guillard (D) and Joseph Cataldie (R) are running in the special primary for East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Section 3 Division A on May 16, 2026.
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 | Caulette Jackson Guillard (D)  | |
 | Joseph Cataldie (R) | |
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2023
See also: City elections in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2023)
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
General election
Special general election for East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Section 3 Division D
Kyle Russ defeated Caulette Jackson Guillard in the special general election for East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Section 3 Division D on November 18, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kyle Russ (R) | 60.8 | 14,527 | |
| Caulette Jackson Guillard (D) | 39.2 | 9,354 | |
| Total votes: 23,881 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Section 3 Division D
Caulette Jackson Guillard and Kyle Russ defeated Laurie Marien and Kathy Reznik Benoit in the special primary for East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court Section 3 Division D on October 14, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Caulette Jackson Guillard (D) | 38.5 | 13,418 |
| ✔ | Kyle Russ (R) | 26.2 | 9,123 | |
| Laurie Marien (R) | 24.0 | 8,361 | ||
 | Kathy Reznik Benoit (R) | 11.3 | 3,950 | |
| Total votes: 34,852 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Jackson Guillard in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Caulette Jackson Guillard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jackson Guillard's responses.
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Biography Guillard is a lifelong resident of East Baton Rouge Parish. She is the co-founder of the Law Firm of Jackson & Jackson, LLC, where she has practiced family law for more than 19 years. Her practice focuses on matters involving children and families, including divorce, child custody, child support, and protective proceedings.
Guillard is a wife, mother, bonus mother, and grandmother. She has stated that she believes in unity that rises above race, gender, age, and political party. In addition to her legal career, Guillard is a licensed minister and community leader. She serves at I Need Thee Church and is the co-founder of Double Portion Outreach Ministry. She previously served as president of Gardere Initiative, Inc. for over a decade, where she worked on youth development initiatives, neighborhood engagement efforts, and community-based crime prevention programs.
Education Guillard earned her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center. She completed her undergraduate studies at Southern University.
Elections 2026 Guillard is running in the special election for Family Court Judge, Division A, in East Baton Rouge Parish, scheduled for May 16, 2026.
2023
Guillard was a candidate for Family Court Judge, Division D, in East Baton Rouge Parish, in 2023.- Fairness and Impartial Justice with Compassion
Guillard states that she is committed to applying the law fairly and impartially. She says that judicial decisions should be grounded in the law and based on the specific facts of each case. She also states that family court matters involve children and families whose lives are directly affected by court rulings, and that those matters should be handled with professionalism and respect.
Guillard lists the following priorities: Commitment to impartial decision-making Equal treatment under the law Judicial temperament grounded in fairness Applying the law to the facts of each case
Recognizing the impact of court decisions on children and families - Strengthening Families Through Informed Decisions Guillard states that she brings more than 19 years of experience practicing family law to the race, along with personal experience as a wife, mother, bonus mother, and grandmother. She says her professional and personal background has given her insight into the legal and practical challenges families face. Guillard lists the following priorities: Extensive experience in family law Consideration of the long-term impact of court decisions on children Understanding of real-life family dynamics
- Safer communities through strong families Guillard states that strong families contribute to safer communities. She says that family court decisions can play a role in promoting stability, accountability, and child well-being. She emphasizes that consistent and fair application of the law in family court matters can help reduce conflict and support long-term positive outcomes for children. Guillard lists the following priorities: Promoting stability and accountability in family court decisions Supporting child well-being and family structure Applying the law consistently to encourage safe and stable home environments Recognizing the connection between family stability and community safety Emphasizing unity in the community matters
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2023
Caulette Jackson Guillard did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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