Rachel Wiggins Bays has officially announced her candidacy for District Judge in the Second Judicial District, comprised of Claiborne, Jackson and Bienville Parishes. Bays is seeking the Division “A” seat currently held by Judge Walter May. 

Originally from Shreveport, Rachel moved to Homer in 2017 following her marriage to Claiborne Parish native, Daniel Bays. For more than a decade, Rachel has practiced law in Minden at the law office of John D. and Eric G. Johnson, where she has built a reputation as a dedicated, hardworking and trustworthy attorney.

Rachel believes that decisions made from the bench truly matter, as they have a profound impact on families, businesses, children, law enforcement officers, and both defendants and victims seeking justice. “I have had the opportunity to practice before District Judges all over North Louisiana daily for the past eleven years,” Bays said. “I plan to take the wealth of knowledge I gained from all of those Judges with me to the bench.”

In addition to her career, Rachel is proud to be heavily involved in both her profession and her community. Rachel, Daniel and their daughters, Blair and Bishop are members of First Presbyterian Church in Homer. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Herbert S. Ford Museum and the Homer Country Club. She has also served as a Hearing Committee Member for the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board and volunteered as an arbitrator for the Bossier City Court’s Small Claims Division. 

If elected, Bays said she will bring practical experience, professionalism and a strong commitment to serving the people of the Second Judicial District.

The election will take place Nov. 3.

Rachel Bays for Judge | District Judge Division A | Claiborne, Jackson, and Bienville Parishes