Lombard Removed From New Orleans Ballot | New Orleans News

New Orleans criminal judge Juana Lombard’s November election bid is in jeopardy after a civil court judge ruled she failed to meet tax filing requirements — specifically, not submitting 2023 taxes — a key eligibility rule. Her opponent, Chanel Debose, filed the lawsuit that triggered the ruling. Though Lombard had just qualified for her current magistrate position this month, the setback comes swiftly. The judge has granted her an appeal, leaving a path open for reinstatement — and keeping voters watching as this New Orleans political race hangs in the balance. 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/9b27fe5c519e77b1