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I am Deanna McLarty, your candidate for the office of Lafayette County Justice Court Judge, Southern District. This judicial seat was held by my father, Judge Johnny Wayne McLarty for over 44 years. Growing up in the shadows of my father and the justice court system gave me the opportunity and privilege to learn many important qualities and skills to become a judge who values honesty and integrity. I interned under my father in the court room, studied current law books, and attended judicial zoom training classes over the past 4 years.

Having a Bachelor’s of Science-Nursing Degree has allowed me to provide nursing care for Lafayette County residents for over 16 years with compassion and integrity. These are skills that are vital in providing fair and impartial verdicts when elected to serve as your next Justice Court Judge. My nursing career has molded my skills of critical thinking, allowing me to work toward a positive outcome for patients and co-workers. My role in management has taught me to become a positive leader in many organizations throughout Mississippi, including the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Airforce JROTC program. I am confident that my years of experience and knowledge will assist me in being an honest, impartial, and fair Judge. My drive and desire to further my education while expanding my knowledge in new areas will continue, as I strive to learn Mississippi laws, attend required judicial training and work alongside different agencies of law enforcement in a professional manner to serve the residents of Lafayette County.

If elected I pledge to maintain yearly training and perform my duties as Justice Court Judge with integrity while interpreting the laws with fairness. I believe that my past experiences and leadership skills will provide me the foundation needed to serve as your next Justice Court Judge. My critical thinking skills as well as my ability to understand human nature will guide me to provide unbiased and impartial rulings based on current Mississippi laws.

On November 5, 2024, I urge you to please consider giving me, Deanna McLarty, your vote, moving me from the most trusted profession of nursing into our local court systems as “Experience you can Trust, Moving Justice Forward.” For more information, please visit Deanna McLarty for Justice Court Judge on Facebook.