Chief Judge John Michael Guidry Announces His Bid for Louisiana Supreme Court Seat

BATON ROUGE, La. — Chief Judge John Michael Guidry, a long-serving member of Louisiana’s judiciary, has announced his candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court, entering as a Democratic contender. With a judicial career spanning over two decades, Guidry brings extensive experience to his latest pursuit of higher office. Currently, Guidry holds the prominent position of Chief Judge on the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal, a role he assumed in January 2023, making history as the first African American to do so. His tenure on the appellate court has been … Read more