Bradberry narrowly elected to Third Circuit Court of Appeal

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Guy Bradberry was narrowly elected Tuesday to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal.

In a close-fought battle, Bradberry (R) defeated Clayton Davis (R) to move to the appeals court.

Bradberry garnered 51 percent of the ballot (36,007 votes). Davis received 35,016 votes.

Both Bradberry and Davis are long-term judges on the 14th Judicial Court in Calcasieu Parish.

Results are complete but unofficial from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office.

Prior to the election, news broke that Bradberry is facing an ethical complaint before the Judiciary Commission. He has an evidentiary hearing before the commission on Feb. 28 and March 1.

Bradberry did not return calls about where he would be holding his campaign gathering.

Bradberry will replace Billy Ezell.

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