Hillar Moore III and Ryan Thompson Set for 19th Judicial District Attorney Contest
East Baton Rouge Parish voters are set to decide on their next 19th Judicial District attorney, choosing between incumbent Hillar Moore III and challenger Ryan Thompson.
Baton Rouge, LA, October 21, 2026 —
Voters in East Baton Rouge Parish are set to choose their next 19th Judicial District attorney in a contest between incumbent Hillar Moore III and challenger Ryan Thompson, according to the information provided.
The summary identifies Moore as the incumbent and Thompson as the challenger, but provides no further details about either candidate or the campaign. Their policy positions, professional backgrounds and reasons for seeking the office were not provided. No statements from the candidates were included.
The election date, voting arrangements and any information about the broader ballot were also not specified. The available information does not say whether either candidate has discussed particular issues or proposed changes related to the office. It likewise does not include polling, campaign spending figures, endorsements or details about the candidates’ organizations.
As a result, the contest can be described only in its basic terms: East Baton Rouge Parish voters are expected to decide between Moore and Thompson for the district attorney position. Further information would be needed to explain how the candidates’ records or proposals differ, or to provide additional context about the race.
The number of votes required to win, whether the contest could proceed to another round and when results are expected were not provided. No election outcome has been stated in the summary. The information available therefore establishes the candidates and the office at stake, but does not provide a timeline or other details about what happens after voters make their choice.
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