Peter Raukar Aims for Judicial Seat in 6th District, Advocates for Strong Leadership and Community Engagement

Hibbing, MN — In the race for a district court judge position in Minnesota’s 6th Judicial District, Peter Raukar is leveraging his deep legal experience and community connections as he seeks to influence his home region from the bench. Raukar, a Hibbing native, is competing with four other candidates in the judicial district that encompasses St. Louis, Carlton, Lake, and Cook counties. The competition will be narrowed to two following the primaries on August 13, with the final election scheduled for November 5. Raukar, who pursued his higher education and early career choices outside of … Read more

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

Chief Judge Clarence Cuthpert Jr. and Judge Maureen Wood Enter Rockdale County State Court Election, Competing for Seat Vacated by Retiring Judge

CONYERS, Georgia – In a bid to secure the position he was appointed to last year, Chief Judge Clarence Cuthpert Jr. has announced his candidacy for the Rockdale County State Court. Cuthpert was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve the remaining term of retiring Judge Nancy N. Bills. However, he will face competition from Rockdale County Juvenile Court Judge Maureen Wood, who also qualified for the judicial race on March 4. Judge Cuthpert’s decision to run for election comes after his year-long tenure in the position. As the appointed chief judge, he has likely … Read more

Local Attorney and Community Leader Lourdes Casanova Seeks Palm Beach County Court Judge Seat

Royal Palm Beach, Florida – Lourdes Casanova, an esteemed attorney and small business owner, has officially declared her candidacy for the vacant seat of Palm Beach County Court Judge Group 2. As the incumbent Judge Ted Booras prepares to retire at the end of his term, Casanova joins a pool of three candidates, including Douglas Leifert and Jean Marie Middleton. Casanova asserts that her extensive legal experience, sound judgment, and unwavering integrity make her the ideal candidate to serve the community as a county court judge. With nearly a decade of litigating criminal, civil, and … Read more