Endorsements

Mayor Helena Moreno

Mayor

Helena Moreno

"As Judge Pro Tempore of Civil Court, Richard earned the respond of our community by leading with fairness, wisdom, and integrity.  I'm grateful for his service and honored to support his continued leadership as Civil Court Judge."

Sheriif-elect Michelle Woodford

Sheriff-elect

Michelle Woodfork

"I am proud to endorse Richard for civil judge.  As Sheriff-elect, I need partners in civil court to ensure the law is followed and that our civil division is able to work for all citizens of our city.  Richard is that partner."

District Attorney Jason Williams

District Attorney

Jason Williams

"As District Attorney, I've seen firsthand the impact a a fair, thoughtful, and experianced judge can have on our community.  I wholeheartedly endorse Richard"

Mayor Sidney Bartholemey

Former Mayor

Sidney Barthelemy

Dr. Leona Tate

Dr. Leona Tate

LaVerne Toombs

Laverne Toombs

Mayor Helena Moreno

Governor

John-Bel Edwards

Sheriff-elect Michelle Woodfork

US Senator

Mary Landrieu

Judge Paulette Irons

Judge (Ret)

Paulette Irons

Judge (Ret)

Desiree Charbonnet

Desiree Charbonnet - Headshot

Councilmember

JP Morrell

Councilmember Jean-Paul Morrell

Councilmember

Lesli Harris

Lesli Harris - Headshot
Constable Lambert Boissiere Jr.

Constable

Lambert Boissiere Jr.

Councilmember Oliver Thomas

Councilmember

Oliver Thomas

Councilmember-elect Jason Highes

Councilmember

Jason Hughes

Councilmember

Freddie King III

Councilmember Freddie King III

Councilmember

Aimee McCarron

Councilmember-elect Aimee McCarron

Clerk

Lisa Diggs

Councilmember Jean-Paul Morrell
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Judge Michael Bagneris

Judge Michael Bagneris (Ret)

“I had the chance to appear before Richard when he was serving as Judge Pro Temp. He was fair, prepared, and knew how to run a courtroom. Richard’s got the heart and the smarts to serve our community well — and I fully support him becoming our next Civil District Court Judge.”

Megan Kiefer - Attorney at Law

Megan Kiefer

“I had a case in front of Richard, and he really stood out. He was fair, respectful, and made sure everyone was heard. He’s exactly what Civil District Court needs.”

JaNet Davis - Attorney at Law

Ja’Net Davis

“I’ve known Richard for years, and I’ve always been impressed by his professionalism, his work ethic, and the way he treats people — in and out of the courtroom. When he stepped in as an appointed judge, he brought all of that to the bench. He’s got the right experience and temperament to serve."

Cayce Peterson - Attorney at Law

Cayce Peterson

“I’ve seen Richard in action, and he gets it. He knows the law, but more importantly, he understands how to treat people. He ran his docket and his courtroom with fairness and respect, and you could tell he genuinely cared about getting it right. I’d be proud to have him on the bench full-time.”


Mayor Sidney Barthelemy

Justice (Ret)

Scott J. Crichton

Councilmember Eugene

Councilmember

Eugene Green

Councilmember Joe Giarrusso III

Councilmember

Joe Giarrusso III

Representative Ros Peychaud

Fmr Representative Rosalind Peychaud

Clerk Arthur Morrell

Clerk (Ret)

Arthur Morrell

Sheriff Marlin Gusman

Sheriff (Ret)

Marlin Gusman

Iam Tucker

Iam Christian Tucker

Representative Mandie Landry

Representative

Mandie Landry

Roberta Brown

Roberta Brown

Senator Royce Duplessis

Senator

Royce Duplessis

Representative Shaun Mena

Representative Shaun Mena

Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods (Ret)

Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods (Ret)

Brad Egenberg, Attorney at law

Brad Egenberg

Devante Lewis

Public Service Comm.

 Devante Lewis

Mark Raymond Jr

Mark Raymond Jr

Mollie Ponds

Mollie Ponds

Senator Gary Carter Jr

Senator Gary Carter Jr

Judge Carolyn Jefferson (Ret)

Judge Carolyn Jefferson (Ret)

Lori Waters, Attorney at law

Lori Waters

Raj Pandit, Attorney at Law

Raj Pandit

Timothy

Tim Francis

Allen Berger, Attorney at Law

Allen Berger

Kelsey Foster

Kelsey Foster

Leila Jacobs Eames - Vice President OP

OPSB VP Leila Eames

Ravi Sangisetty

Ravi Sangisetty

Chip Forstall

Chip Forstall

Kim Nguyen - Attorney at Law - Headshot

Kim Nguyen

Michele Johnson

Michele Johnson

Ira Middleberg

Ira Middleberg

Hon. Jaclyn Hotard

Parish President

Jaclyn Hotard

James Baker

James Baker

Suzanne

Suzy Montero

Graham Williams

Graham Williams

Caleb Didricksen

Caleb Didriksen

Tarak Anada

Tarak Anada

Gian Durand

Gian Durand

Dr. Maurice Sholas

Dr. Maurice Sholas

E. John Litchfield

E. John Litchfield

Jilla Tombar

Jilla Tombar

Representative Kyle Green Jr.

Rep. Kyle Green Jr.

Reagan Charleston

Reagan Charleston

Dr. Kamala Greene Genece

Dr. Kamala Greene Genece

Janet Daley

Janet Daley

Nakita Shavers

Nakita Shavers

Judge Duvall

Judge (Ret)

Stanwood Duval

Judge Sally Shushan

Judge (Ret)

Sally Shushan

Keishell McCollum

Keishell McCollum

Jonathan Forstall Headshot

Jonathan Forstall

Scott Bickford

Scott Bickford

Kay Charbonnet

Kay Charbonnet

Judy Barasso

Judy Barasso

Sharonda Williams

Sharonda Williams

Marie Williams

Marie Williams

Lindsey Cheek

Lindsey Cheek

Ashley Garcia

Ashley Garcia

Aimee Aysenne MD

Dr. Aimee Aysenne

Mamta Melwani

Mamta Melwani

Louis Koerner Jr

Louis Koerner Jr.

Rupa Jolly

Rupa Jolly
Caroline Fayard

Caroline Fayard

Alicia Plummer

Alicia Plummer

Chelsea Cusimano

Chelsea Cusimano

Scott Vicknair

Scott Vicknair

James Williams

James Williams

Ron Austin

Ron Austin
Scott Sternberg

Scott Sternberg

Friends of Richard Perque

Iam Christian Tucker

Campaign Chair

Cassie Gailmor

Finance Chair


John Bel Edwards

Governor

Mary Landrieu

U.S. Senator

Helena Moreno

Mayor

Sidney Barthelemy

Former Mayor

Michelle Woodfork

Orleans Sheriff-elect

Marlin Gusman

Orleans Sheriff (Ret)

Jason Williams

District Attorney

Charles Ballay

District Attorney

Jaclyn Hotard

Parish President

Devante Lewis

Public Service Commissioner

Lambert Boissiere, III (Ret)

Public Service Commissioner


JP Morrell

Councilmember

Joseph Giarrusso III

Former Councilmember

Eugene Green

Councilmember

Lesli Harris

Councilmember

Freddie King III

Councilmember

Oliver "OT" Thomas

Former Councilmember

Aimee McCarron

Councilmember

Jason Hughes

Councilmember


Gary Carter Jr.

Senator

Royce Duplessis

Senator

Delisha Boyd

Representative

Aimee Adatto Freeman

Representative

Kyle Green Jr.

Representative

Stephanie Hilferty

Representative

Mandie Landry

Representative

Shaun Mena

Representative

Rosalind Peychaud

Representative (Ret)

Renee Gill Pratt

Representative (Ret)


Lambert C. Boissiere, Jr. 

Constable

Edwin Shorty

Constable

Leila Jacobs Eames

Orleans School Board VP

Olin Parker

Orleans School Board Member

Dr. J.C.Wagner-Romero

Orleans School Board VP (Ret)

Michael Bagneris

District Court Judge (Ret)

Regina Bartholomew-Woods

District Court Judge (Ret)

Desiree Charbonnet

Municipal Court Judge (Ret)

Scott J. Crichton

Supreme Court Justice (Ret)

Stanwood Duval 

US District Court Judge (Ret)

Paulette Irons

District Court Judge (Ret)

Carolyn Jefferson

District Court Judge (Ret)

Sally Shushan

US Magistrate Judge (Ret)

Lisa Diggs

Clerk

Arthur Morrell

Clerk of Court (Ret)

Dr. Leona Tate


Executive Committee

Campaign Committee

Endorse Richard

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By submitting this form, I endorse Richard Perque for Civil Court Judge, Division "M" in the May 16, 2026 election. I do hereby authorize the use of my name, title, picture, likeness, and voice in any campaign announcement, advertisement, publication, literature, newspaper, radio, television, or public announcements, and other forms of outreach, both digital and hard copy in support of Richard Perque for Civil Court Judge, Division "M" and fundraising activities related to same.