St. Gabriel attorney Alycia Grace-O’Bear has announced her candidacy for District Judge of Louisiana’s 18th Judicial District Court, Division C.
Grace-O’Bear described qualifying as a momentous occasion and thanked God, her family, friends, and supporters for standing with her throughout her personal and professional journey.
“This campaign represents more than an elected position—it represents community and connection,” she said in her announcement. She added that she looks forward to sharing how her collective personal and professional experiences have prepared her to serve the district’s communities.
Grace-O’Bear brings experience from several areas of Louisiana’s legal system. According to Southern University Law Center, she is a certified mediator and has previously served as an assistant district attorney in the 18th Judicial District, deputy general counsel for the Louisiana Division of Administrative Law, and an administrative law judge with the Louisiana Board of Ethics’ Ethics Adjudicatory Board. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center. Southern University Law Center profile
The 18th Judicial District Court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters in Iberville, Pointe Coupee, and West Baton Rouge parishes. The court has four elected judicial divisions. 18th Judicial District Court
Learn More About Alycia Grace-O’Bear’s Campaign
Residents interested in learning more about Grace-O’Bear’s professional background, judicial vision, and campaign priorities can visit her official campaign website at alyciaforjudge.com. The website provides an opportunity for voters to explore her experience, learn more about her candidacy, and stay informed about campaign developments.
As the campaign proceeds, Saint Gabriel Spotlight plans to give residents an opportunity to learn more about Grace-O’Bear’s experience, judicial philosophy, community priorities, and reasons for seeking the position.
Election Information
Position: District Judge, Louisiana’s 18th Judicial District Court, Division C
Election date: November 3, 2026
Early voting: October 20–27, excluding Sunday, October 25
Coverage note: Candidate announcement and community profile; not an endorsement
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Editor’s note: This is a candidate announcement and community profile—not an endorsement. Saint Gabriel Spotlight intends to apply consistent editorial standards when covering candidates in this election.
