Term Ends: 2026
Party: R
Blair Downing Edwards worked in the 21st Judicial District Public Defender’s office prior to joining the court. She also worked with kids in various capacities, including working with the Office of Child Services as an intern with the Family In Need of Services (FINS) Program. She has also taught at Northwood Preparatory Charter High School and was a former church youth counselor and Sunday school teacher. Judge Edwards was elected on November 4, 2008, as the first juvenile judge of the 21st District. Her re-election in 2014
solidified her role as juvenile judge until December of 2020. Judge Edwards is the wife of Daniel Edwards who serves as Tangipahoa’s Sheriff and the sister-in-law of Governor John Bel Edwards. The Edwards family has four generations of Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs in their lineage making Judge Blair Edwards’ marriage to her husband a dynamic team of service providers to their community. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting at Nicholls State University, she went on to work as an accountant for Texaco. Later, Mrs. Edwards graduated from Loyola University School of Law and even ran for Mayor in Amite, LA. losing by 72 votes. She was elected juvenile judge of the 21st JDC on November 4, 2008, becoming the first juvenile judge of the 21st District. Her current term expires on December 31, 2026.