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.  

Endorsement Meeting (Zoom) for Gretna & Westwego Candidates 7 p.m. Tues., March 2

JP Dems

The Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee has invited these Democratic candidates in contested local races to an endorsement meeting with JPDEC at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, via Zoom:

Miguel Romar and incumbent Rudy Smith, running against each other in Gretna Council District 1; and Norman Fonseca, running against Republican Lisa Valence in Westwego Council District 3. Candidates will be interviewed by committee menbers, and a two-thirds vote is required for a JPDEC endorsement.

Here is the complete agenda: Call to order / Roll call, including for proxies / Pledge of Allegiance / Introduction of guests / Consideration of endorsements in Gretna and Westwego council races. The zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4233840490?pwd=MTJZZk5SalR3dy9DWWVhS2tCc0tRZz09

Election Day is March 20, and early voting starts Saturday, March 6.

JPDEC has endorsed State Sen. Troy Carter for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District and Ray Delaney Jr. by acclamation for Louisiana State House District 82.

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