Two vacant Justice of the Peace positions in Jeff Davis Parish will be filled through special elections in 2027, according to proclamations recently signed by Gov. Jeff Landry.
Landry issued Proclamation No. 16 JML 2026 for Justice of the Peace Ward 5 and Proclamation No. 17 JML 2026 for Justice of the Peace Ward 6. Both positions became vacant after no candidates qualified for the offices during t…