Judge Jeff Hughes Announces His Candidacy for LA Supreme Court

    Judge Jeff Hughes has announced his candidacy for the Louisiana Supreme Court, District 5, which covers the greater Baton Rouge area.

    Judge Hughes stated he is a fiscal and social conservative Republican candidate, with a pro-life, pro-gun, and pro traditional marriage philosophy.

    Hughes currently serves at the First Circuit Court of Appeal, now in his eighth year.  He served as a district court judge for 14 years and as a private attorney for 12 years.

    He attended LSU Law School where he was selected for the Law Review, and LSU, where he graduated with a degree in History, with honors.  He was Salutatorian of his Denham Springs High School class and a National Merit Scholar Finalist.  He played four sports and was the Most Valuable Player in basketball in Livingston Parish in 1970.  He remains an avid hunter and fisherman.

    Crime is obviously a concern for area voters, Hughes said.  “I have been a judge for 22 years.  I have more years as a judge than any other candidate, and more experience as a judge in criminal court than all other candidates combined.”

    “Fortunately, I have never released anybody from jail who turned around and killed someone.  Most people who find themselves in criminal court are just not that smart, or were in the wrong place at the wrong time.  But it is important to be able to discern true evil and lock it away for as long as possible.  Or to impose the death penalty if needed.”

    Hughes authored the first appellate decision that affirmed the conviction of Derrick Todd Lee. 

    Hughes stated that he has more experience and better qualifications, making him the logical choice for the supreme court.

    “In 2008, I was the only Republican to challenge the Democrat incumbent, who is now retiring,” Hughes said.  “I am on record as pro-life, pro-gun, and pro traditional marriage.  I need your help to be your voice for these traditional values at the Louisiana Supreme Court.”

    Hughes belongs to the usual legal organizations, is a dog lover who has volunteered at the Denham Springs Animal Shelter, and is President of the Bay Tree Hunting Club.  He attends Shady Bower Church.

    The 5^th District includes the parishes of East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee.  The election is on November 6^th.  Hughes may be contacted through JudgeJeff.com