Willie Banks (D) 
For the last ten years, Colonel Banks has served as Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee for the Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division. In this capacity , his office administers all Chapter 13 cases filed in nine Central Louisiana Parishes. He is a native of Plaquemine Louisiana and was educated in ... more » |
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Gerard Bowen (I)
I was born September 8, 1970 in Metairie, La, which is in the New Orleans area. My parents were Janet Bowen and the late Gerard J. Bowen Sr. My mom was a homemaker and my dad retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad in 1994 after 31 years with them. My ... more » |
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Paul J. Carmouche (D)
Paul Carmouche attended public schools before receiving his undergraduate degree from Nicholls State University and his law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, where he was elected President of the Law School. Prior to being elected Caddo Parish District Attorney, Paul practiced law in private practice, served as an ... more » |
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John Fleming (R)
John Fleming, a man of conviction, drive and the desire to uphold America's constitution is marching to Washington with a single purpose: to represent the people as a servant leader. John is married to his wife Cindy for 29 years and the father of four adult children. His background as ... more » |
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Chris Gorman (R)
Chris was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1969. He lived there until his father moved the family to Hall Summit, Louisiana. Chris worked on the family farm with his two brothers and one sister, tending to cattle and harvesting hay. Chris graduated from Trinity Heights Christian Academy where he was ... more » |
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Chester T. Kelley (I)
Chester T. Kelley owns Crescent Landing Catfish Restaurant in Shreveport. He hosts the Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration each year (for the last decade) for about 1,000 combat veterans. He is the business manager and partner in a number of internet-related businesses. Mr. Kelley is a licensed Real Estate Broker. Kelley ... more » |
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Democratic candidates respond to six important questions
Political reporter Ed Walsh had conversations with the 4th Congressional District Candidates about a variety of issues. Yesterday we posted how the Republican candidates responded. Here's how the Democratic candidates responded.
Question 1:
What should be the Federal government's number one priority in decreasing health care costs? ... more » |
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Where do the candidates stand on the issues?
Political reporter Ed Walsh had conversations with the 4th Congressional District Candidates about a variety of issues. Here are the highlights of how the Republican candidates responded. Check back tomorrow to see how the Democratic candidates responded. Question 1:
What should be the Federal government's number one priority in decreasing ... more » |
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Congressional candidates sound off on Big 3 bailout
All four candidates in the race for Louisiana's 4th Congressonal District sounded off on the future of the Big 3 at a forum at LSUS Tuesday night. They were asked if they support a bailout that would keep GM rolling in Shreveport. Democrat Paul Carmouche said, "I think we ought ... more » |
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Fleming goes door to door
He didn't have his endorsement initially, but congressional candidate John Fleming joined forces with the man he's trying to replace: outgoing, longtime Congressman Jim McCrery. The two went door to door in Broadmoor this evening, looking for votes. You might recall, McCrery initially threw his support behind Jeff Thompson, not ... more » |
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4th Congressional Democratic candidates take the stage
The democrats took the stage Wednesday night at LSUS in the race to fill Jim McCrery's 4th District Congressional seat. Artis Cash, John Milkovich, Willie Banks and Paul Carmouche were all in attendance. Among the topics discussed were drilling to improve our energy and economic situations and the presidential race. ... more » |
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GOP Congressional candidates square off
The three candidates hoping to keep Louisiana's Fourth District Congressional seat in GOP hands squared off Tuesday night. One area where they differ is on tax reform. Democrats get their chance Wednesday night at 7 at the LSUS University Center Theater. . ... more » |
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