Committee to Re-Elect Judge Sheva Sims
Election Day, November 3, 2026
Re-Elect Judge Sheva Sims Division D City Court Judge
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Experience, Integrity, Compassion

Re-Elect Judge Sheva M. Sims

Division D City Court Judge

A lifelong Shreveport resident with 31+ years of legal and judicial experience, Judge Sheva M. Sims has built a record of fairness, service, leadership, and compassion in the courtroom and throughout the community.

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2011First Elected
31+ YearsLegal and Judicial Experience
Division DShreveport City Court
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Experience, Integrity, Compassion
LifelongShreveport Resident
EducatorTeacher, Tutor, and Recording Artist
LeaderRecognized Statewide and Nationally
JudgeDivision D City Court
A Proven Record of Service

Serving Shreveport with steadiness, fairness, and leadership

Judge Sheva M. Sims has proudly served as Judge of Shreveport City Court, Division D, since first being elected in 2011. She was re-elected in 2014 and again in 2020 without opposition, reflecting the trust placed in her by the community.

A graduate of Dillard University and Southern University Law Center, Judge Sims has 31+ years of legal and judicial experience. Before taking the bench, she practiced law in civil and criminal litigation, small claims matters, and domestic cases, while also serving as an educator, mentor, and civic leader.

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What sets Judge Sims apart
Judicial experience

Years of trusted service on the bench.

Community commitment

Programs, outreach, education, youth mentorship, and reentry support.

Professional respect

Recognized by peers, civic leaders, faith communities, and legal institutions.

Leadership Beyond the Courtroom

Service that reaches far beyond the bench

Women in Prison Initiative

Judge Sims helped lead work in North Louisiana supporting incarcerated women through practical programming and reentry-focused opportunities.

Education and Reentry

She collaborated with Southern University at Shreveport and BPCC to help initiate educational and skills-based programs for incarcerated women.

Know Your Legal Rights

Judge Sims has brought legal education directly into neighborhoods to help residents better understand their rights, responsibilities, and the court system.

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Recognition and Honors

Recognized for leadership and public service

Judge Sims has been recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for her commitment to justice, civic leadership, mentorship, faith-centered community service, and public service excellence.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights AwardMount Canaan Baptist Church, 2014
African American Achievement AwardShreveport-Bossier-DeSoto Awards Committee, 2014
Certificate of RecognitionDavid Raines Community Center Black History Program, 2014
Statewide and National HonorsLeadership, service, and judicial excellence
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Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30 PM, Ernest's Restaurant, Shreveport

Join supporters, friends, and community leaders as we gather in support of the re-election campaign of Judge Sheva M. Sims.

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Important Election Dates

Election DayNovember 3, 2026
Register by Mail / In Person / OMVOctober 5
Online Registration DeadlineOctober 13
Early VotingOctober 20 to 27
Absentee Request DeadlineOctober 30 at 4:30 PM
Polls Open6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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