To The People, For The People: 2026 Democratic Roadshow-SHREVEPORT

A coalition of media, civic, and advocacy organizations has announced the “To The People, For The People” 2026 Democratic Roadshow, a statewide series of candidate debates, forums, and town halls designed to connect Louisiana voters directly with Democratic candidates for federal office ahead of the May 16 primary election.

The roadshow will feature events in communities across the state, giving voters opportunities to hear from candidates for U.S. Senate and Congress, engage the issues shaping their lives, and take part in a more visible and substantive primary season. The current schedule includes stops in Lafayette on April 19, Baton Rouge on April 21, Shreveport on April 28, Ruston on April 29, Monroe on April 30, Lake Charles on May 2, Covington on May 5, Hammond on May 6, and Baton Rouge again on May 9.

Organizing partners include The Bayou Progressive, 10,000 Women Louisiana, Indivisible Baton Rouge and the Louisiana NAACP, among others.

“Too often, voters across Louisiana do not get enough meaningful opportunities to hear directly from candidates, especially in primary elections,” said Melissa Flournoy, board chair of 10,000 Women Louisiana. “This roadshow is about changing that. It is about meeting people where they are, creating real opportunities for engagement, and making sure these races are taken seriously across our state.”

With many Louisiana voters still unaware that the primary election is set for May 16, organizers say the roadshow is intended both to raise awareness and to build momentum around races that too often receive limited public attention. For more information and updates, visit geauxvoteblue.org

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