However, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and the Republican-controlled state legislature are now working to eliminate his newly elected position before he can take office. Duncan secured 68% of the vote last November to become the Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court. Despite Duncan's efforts to rebuild his life and win the clerk's office, Louisiana state Senate Republicans voted on Wednesday to scrap the position. Also Read Justice Alito's Shift Toward Partisan Judicial ApproachProponents of consolidating the criminal court clerk with the civil court clerk highlight that other parishes already combine these offices. The legislative auditor's office estimates that eliminating the criminal court clerk position could save the state approximately $27,300, though the costs of combining the offices remain "unknown."

Source: The Guardian April 11, 2026 16:03 UTC