10/15/2026
๐ณ๏ธโจ 2026 CANDIDATE FORUM RECAP | INFORMED VOTERS. EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES. STRONGER DEMOCRACY! โจ๐ณ๏ธ
What an incredible evening of civic engagement, education, and community empowerment! ๐๐ค
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. โ Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter proudly hosted our 2026 Candidate Forum at Baton Rouge Community College's Magnolia Library.
This nonpartisan forum provided an opportunity for community members to hear directly from candidates seeking judicial and District Attorney positions, learn about their qualifications and priorities, and become more informed before heading to the polls.
๐๐พ Special thanks to our participating candidates:
โ๏ธ District Attorney
Ryan Thompson
โ๏ธ 19th Judicial District Court
Winston DeCuir Jr. โ Division B
Elzie Alford โ Division L
Jermaine Guillory โ Division L
Reazalia Allen โ Division M
Allison "AJ" Sabine โ Division M
Vernon Thomas โ Division M
โ๏ธ Family Court
Caulette "Twin" Jackson Guilllard โ Division A
๐ค A special thank-you to our moderator, Mia Monet, WBRZ News Anchor, for guiding the conversations and helping ensure an informative and engaging forum!
๐ค๐พ We extend our sincere appreciation to our community partners for their collaboration and commitment to voter education:
๐ National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. โ Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter
๐ Southern University Law Center (SULC)
๐ VOTE (Voice of the Experienced)
๐ Voters Organized to Educate
๐ Step Up Louisiana
๐ Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
๐ National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Baton Rouge
๐ Baton Rouge Delta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
๐ Nu Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
We also thank our Public Policy Committee, chapter leadership, volunteers, candidates, and every community member who attended and helped make this event a success!
๐ธ Enjoy a few highlights from an evening dedicated to empowering voters through knowledge and meaningful dialogue!
๐ณ๏ธ REMEMBER: YOUR VOICE IS YOUR POWER!
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Early Voting: October 20โ27, 2026
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Election Day: November 3, 2026
When we are informed, we are empowered. When we participate, our communities are stronger!
This was a nonpartisan voter education event. Participation does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or political party by the hosting or partnering organizations.