Probate 1 · Incumbent: Jerry Simoneaux
Probate Court No. 1
The desk’s rating
Likely Democratic
Democrat · Incumbent
Jerry Simoneaux
Seeking reelection; rematch of 2022 general
- Cash on hand
- $36K
- Raised
- None
- Spent
- None
Republican
Loyd Wright
Lost to Simoneaux in 2022; running again
- Cash on hand
- None
- Raised
- None
- Spent
- None
Money
Jerry Simoneaux holds a narrow cash edge.
Cash on hand as reported in each campaign’s latest filing (as of Jan 2026). Full finance records
The desk’s notes
Jerry Simoneaux has held Probate Court No. 1 since 2019. Loyd Wright lost to him in 2022 and is back for a rematch. Probate courts handle wills, estates, guardianship, and mental health cases.
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