Candidates for Louisiana Senate District 14 Present Their Platforms
Early voting for the election begins on February 1, with the official election day set for February 15. If no candidate secures a majority, a runoff election will be held in March to determine the winner.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Three candidates are vying for the Louisiana Senate District 14 seat, presenting their policy positions and campaign priorities ahead of the February 15 election.
Quentin Anthony Anderson, a graduate of LSU Law School and former congressional candidate, is emphasizing infrastructure improvements, particularly the development of a light rail system to enhance public transportation in Baton Rouge. He argues that better transit options could help retain young graduates from Southern University, LSU, and BRCC by creating a more connected and accessible city. Anderson has also taken a firm stance against a recent sales tax increase, asserting that it disproportionately impacts lower-income individuals by raising the cost of essential goods and services.
Carolyn Hill, a former Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) member with a master’s degree in social work from LSU, is centering her campaign on education and economic opportunities for students. She has introduced the "Dream Initiative," a plan to provide financial assistance to students facing economic hardships. Hill aims to identify and reduce hidden tuition fees that she believes place undue financial burdens on students, making it harder for them to complete their education. She has also expressed a commitment to working across party lines to find solutions that benefit the district’s residents.
Larry Selders, a Baton Rouge native and current state representative, has been serving in the Louisiana House since 2019. He highlights his legislative experience and ability to work across party lines as key qualifications for the Senate seat. Selders has been endorsed by outgoing Sen. Cleo Fields and is prioritizing policies related to childhood education, expanding mental health resources, and raising the state’s minimum wage. He argues that his experience in the House demonstrates his ability to draft and pass meaningful legislation, making him the most qualified candidate to step into the Senate role.
Early voting for the election begins on February 1, with the official election day set for February 15. If no candidate secures a majority, a runoff election will be held in March to determine the winner.
