Located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, the Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee affiliates with and advances the interests of the Democratic Party. We stand for open, inclusive, constitutional government in Jefferson Parish. We unflinchingly advocate for human and civil rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, quality health care and quality schools for all, environmental protection and preservation of quality-of-life services. We support elected officials and political candidates who uphold these core values of the Democratic Party.  

JOIN THE PARTY CHAIR CANDIDATES -- 7 PM THURSDAY, AUG. 20

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The Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee will feature the two candidates still running for state Democratic Party chair at our next Jeff Talk Facebook Live event 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.

The candidates (pictured below) are: Democratic activist Katie Bernhardt of Lafayette and State Rep. Ted James (D-Dist. 101) of Baton Rouge. They will outline how they would energize the party and get more Democrats elected, plus answer questions from moderators and viewers.

To join the discussion on Facebook Live, like our Facebook page at https://tinyurl.com/JPDECfacebook. You will get a notification before the event starts.

And if you'd like to ask a question of the candidates, please use this link and fill out a brief form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePaekeFjA9CN83pFme2UxLr8BOE1afL3MYT_Jkr8i-_EfgcA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Members of the Democratic State Central Committee will elect statewide officers on Aug. 29, including the new chair to succeed State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson.

Bernhardt has worked on several Democratic local and national campaigns over the years, counts the late Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco as a mentor, and has served on the Democratic State Central Committee for four years.

James was elected in 2011 after serving as a state house staff attorney, among other duties at the capital. He currently serves on several legislative committees, including Appropriations and Joint Budget. And he is a Covid-19 survivor.

Like us, share, and tune in for a special edition of Jeff Talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20!

JEFF TALK: Party Chair Candidates Event Moved to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20

JPDEC Members on the Democratic State Central Committee
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