Second Circuit Court of Appeals Jeannette Garrett has announced her intention to retire in Jan. of next year. Garret was re-elected to a second ten-year term last year.
Garrett's judical district encompasses all of Red River and Desoto Parishes and most of Caddo Parish.
To date those that have expressed interest in running for this seat include:
Desoto District Judge Amy McCartney
Caddo District Judge Erin Leigh Waddell-Garrett
Caddo District Judge Craig Marcotte
Caddo District Judge Gary O'Callaghan
Other candidates, both judges and non-judges, may also qualify for the election. The judicial candidates will be able to run for this appellate seat without resigning from their district judgeships.