Judges Drake and Blackwell Run Unopposed for Sixth District Circuit Court
The upcoming November general election in the Sixth District Circuit Court features two judges running unopposed. Judges Carmen Drake and Debra Blackwell, both from Natchez, are set for new terms after the filing deadline concluded on Monday at 5 p.m.
Changes Due to Judicial Redistricting
Significant changes are afoot in the Sixth District due to judicial redistricting, which will take effect in 2025. This reorganization will incorporate Pike County, adding it to the existing jurisdiction of Adams, Wilkinson, Amite, and Franklin counties.
Unopposed Candidates
- Judge Carmen Drake
- Judge Debra Blackwell
- Judge David H. Strong Jr. (running in Pike County)
Judge David H. Strong Jr. will also appear on the November ballot, running unopposed in Pike County. The absence of challengers for these positions signifies a strong community support for these judges.
As the election date approaches, the focus will likely remain on how the redistricting will influence the court’s operations and community legal needs.
