Republican lawyers Marko Marjanovic and Joe McMahon are running for a seat as judge in the 24th Judicial District Court, which covers Jefferson Parish.
The courthouse is based in Jefferson Parish.
Judges elected in that district are full-time and preside over both civil and criminal cases.
The seat is held by Judge Michael Mentz, who will vacate the post in January.
Whoever is elected will serve a term of 6 years.
Both men participated in the WDSU Hot Seat debate.
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