Baton Rouge DA Race Heats Up | Baton Rouge News

After nearly two decades in office, Baton Rouge’s incumbent DA Hillar Moore faces his first major challenger in Ryan Thompson, a criminal defense attorney promising sweeping reforms. Thompson argues Moore’s tenure has failed to curb rising homicides and vows to deliver safer streets through accountability and community-focused justice. Moore counters with a record of declining violence, citing smarter policing partnerships and ethical prosecution. Both agree crime is nonpartisan—but their visions for the DA’s office diverge sharply, especially as Moore’s office battles a funding lawsuit that Thompson says he’ll reassess if elected. With November looming, voters are being asked to choose between continuity and change in one of Louisiana’s most consequential races. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb6fde7b7364a9f3