Louisiana Supreme Court candidate Judge William Burris says insurance rates, crime and property rights remain top concerns for voters ahead of election day.
Burris recently spoke about the race and the issues he hears most while campaigning across Louisiana. He explained that judicial races differ from campaigns for Congress or the Legislature because judges must follow strict judicial canons. He said judges should interpret the law instead of creating it.
Tort reform continues to dominate conversations with voters. Burris said many Louisiana residents worry about rising insurance costs. He added that contractors and construction workers often bring up the issue during campaign stops.
Burris said recent tort reform measures approved by Gov. Jeff Landry and state lawmakers could eventually reach the Louisiana Supreme Court. Legal challenges usually begin in district courts before moving through appeals courts and eventually reaching the state’s highest court.
Crime and sentencing also remain major voter concerns. Burris discussed online child safety investigations and efforts to stop trafficking and exploitation connected to social media and online gaming platforms. He pointed to work by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office to identify and prosecute offenders.
Carbon capture projects and eminent domain issues have also become major discussion points in several Louisiana parishes. Burris said residents in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes continue raising concerns about property rights connected to pipeline and carbon capture developments.
Burris currently serves as a district judge in St. Tammany and Washington parishes. During the interview, he described himself as a common-sense conservative judge focused on working hard and following the law.