Campaign announcement: James ‘Jimmy’ Genovese

James “Jimmy” Genovese officially announced his entrance into the race for Louisiana Supreme Court in the 3rd District, which encompasses Lafayette, Acadia, Vermilion, St. Landry, Avoyelles, Jeff Davis, Cameron, and Calcasieu parishes. Genovese is running to replace the retiring Justice Jeanette Knoll.
Genovese sits on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, having been elected to the seat in 2004. Prior to his election to the 3rd Circuit, Genovese was a district judge from 1995-2004.
Before his election to the bench, Genovese was a practicing attorney in Acadiana for 21 years. Born and raised in Opelousas, he still lives in St. Landry Parish. He and his wife, Martha, have five daughters and two grandchildren.