Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Louisiana 1st Congressional District in 2026 Louisiana Primary Election.
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Get StartedInvest in proactive measures that have been shown to prevent crime. Fully fund community mental health and crisis response, so police aren't the only number to call in a mental health emergency. Learn more
Support competitive pay, real staffing levels, comprehensive sensitivity and de-escalation training, and body cameras for local and state law enforcement. Back proven community violence intervention programs, especially in the neighborhoods that need them most. Learn more
Work to create a framework for national decriminalization of marijuana. Learn more
Invest in agricultural research and marketing to preserve Louisiana’s traditional industries and way of life and recognize that our seafood economy is not just an industry but generations of families and coastal communities. Learn more
Oppose billionaire backed voucher and educational savings account schemes that jeopardize public school funding. Learn more
Fight to fully fund federal special education law (IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and fight just as hard to keep it where it belongs, at the Department of Education, not scattered across agencies with no expertise in how students with disabilities learn. Learn more
Support debt-free community college and technical training so a two-year degree or certification doesn't start with debt. Learn more
Invest in offshore wind and other diversified energy development in the Gulf, so Louisiana's coastal funding isn't permanently tied to a single, finite industry. Learn more
Recommit the United States to participation in international organizations and global health agreements including the United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO), and Paris Climate Agreement. Learn more
Institute term limits on members of Congress so that we can bring new perspectives to our legislative branch and prevent entrenched, career politicians who lack proximity and accountability to their constituents. Learn more
Pass sensible gun legislation that keeps everyone safe. This includes supporting universal background checks, red flag laws that give families and law enforcement a real tool to intervene before tragedy, and closing the loopholes that let domestic abusers and stalkers slip through. Learn more
Cosponsor Medicare for All so that we have a system of care based on need, not profit, with no premiums or deductibles standing in the way. Learn more
Expand access to first-time homebuyer assistance programs, down payment support, and low-interest FHA loans so families don't need generational wealth just to get in the door. Learn more
Support the creation of new humane, accountable, and community-centered structures that uphold immigrant rights, prioritizing pathways to citizenship, community safety, and fair labor standards. Learn more
Push for funding for mitigation infrastructure that ensures our homes are more resistant to climate, hurricanes, flood, fire, and other storm factors and that these cost burdens are not just passed along to consumers. Learn more
Fight for Louisiana's fair share of federal highway, bridge, and infrastructure formula funding, and ensure it's actually spent on the roads, interstate highways, and bridges rated in poor condition like the Pearl River Bridge on Highway 90 and those used as part of evacuation routes, rather than delayed by political gridlock. Learn more
Protect voting rights and fair maps by co-sponsoring the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and co-sponsoring the Freedom to Vote Act. We must commit to restoring federal protections gutted by the Supreme Court, addressing voter disenfranchisement, and banning partisan gerrymandering nationwide. Learn more
Protect Social Security from cuts and increase funding for senior services to ensure our older Americans can retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. Learn more
Adjust the payroll tax cap so higher earners pay into the system at the same rate as everyone else. Learn more
Raise the federal minimum wage and index it to inflation, so workers never again go a generation without a raise. Learn more
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