We will also be electing a Lt. Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State. In addition, there are several parish level races and a few amendments to consider:
ballotpedia.org/Louisiana_2023_ballot_measures.

Here are a few ways to get started:

• Follow candidates on Social Media ask questions and leave comments
• Attend local events many candidates host Meet & Greets or participate in forums where they can get to know constituents.
• Join your local political party organization and attend events. In my experience, the “Young Political Party” groups are more active. We attended a local forum with the PEC (Parish Executive Committee) and got to hear from 6 of the gubernatorial candidates as well as several from other state wide elections. Keep an eye out for those events.
• Reach out to candidates personally and set up a meeting over coffee. This is a highly effective way to get to know candidates and begin to build a relationship with your future legislators.
• Answer the door / phone when a candidate knocks or calls! They are coming to you, take a few minutes to ask some questions and get to know them.
• Volunteer for a candidate’s campaign – after choosing the best candidate for the position – help them get out the word! Post on your socials / host a Meet & Greet / put a sign out and help canvas neighborhoods / make phone calls / wave signs on Election Day (always a highlight for our kids!)
• Host an Advocacy Training in your area with Americans for Prosperity – there is no cost for the training and it is a great way to meet like-minded advocates! Contact me for information on hosting a training.

My husband and I attended a local event for our senator a few weeks ago. While we were there, he introduced us to a gentleman running for representative. Our senator shared with this candidate how much it meant to him to know that homeschoolers across his district are praying for him. He knew they were praying because parents had their children write thank you letters to him. The senator expressed great appreciation for those words of encouragement and prayers. You really do have a voice and the impact your family has on our legislators can be incredible!

Please pray for the candidates and their families. Many are braving this oppressive heat every afternoon and evening to knock on doors in your district.

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, Intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Don’t forget to VOTE on October 14 & November 18 – there are 8 Constitutional Amendments to be decided. Four will be on the October ballot and the other four will be on the November ballot.

Let us know how your family gets involved this campaign season by email or posting on your socials and tagging @homeschoollouisiana.

Homeschool Louisiana encourages families to get involved in the political process however, the organization does not endorse any political party or candidate.

Enjoy Campaign Season – and treat yourself to a pumpkin spice latte!

Soli Deo Gloria,

Jessie Leger
Director of Legislative Affairs
Homeschool Louisiana