A coalition of media, civic, and advocacy organizations is presenting 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 a stop in Ruston on April 29.
Organizing partners include The Bayou Progressive, 10,000 Women Louisiana, Louisiana Indivisible, Sierra Club Delta Chapter, 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.”
“This is a tremendous opportunity for Democratic voters to get to hear from the candidates directly ahead of Louisiana’s first closed primaries in a generation,” said Quentin Anthony Anderson, publisher of The Bayou Progressive. “We are honored to be a part of this collective effort to help educate voters this election cycle and are committed to using our platform to boost voter participation this spring.”
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.
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