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.  

JPDEC RECOMMENDS COLLINS-GREENUP, JONES, CHEEK 9-19-23

JP Dems

          The Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee (JPDEC) met Tuesday night to consider candidates running for three statewide offices – attorney general, secretary of state and lieutenant governor.

          Candidates recommended by JPDEC:

          ++ Gwen Collins-Greenup of Baton Rouge for Louisiana secretary of state.

          ++ Willie Jones of New Orleans for Louisiana lieutenant governor.

          ++ Lindsey Cheek of New Orleans for Louisiana attorney general.

          Candidates endorsed (local office) or recommended (state-level office) by JPDEC require a two-thirds majority of members voting.  

Jefferson Parish Democrats previously recommended Shawn Wilson for governor, Dustin Granger for state treasurer, and Lauren Jewett for State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, District 1.

Previous endorsements:

House Dist. 85 – Andrea Manuel; House Dist. 83 – Rep. Kyle M. Green, Jr.; House Dist. 87 – Rep. Rodney Lyons, Sr.; House Dist. 105 – Rep. Mack Cormier; JP Council Dist. 3 – Councilman Byron Lee; Senate Dist. 9 – Mary Anne Mushatt; Senate Dist. 19 – Marilyn Bellock. 

Two Jeff Talks Scheduled!

JEFF TALK TO HOST CANDIDATES THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 2023