Daryl Joy Walters
Joy Walters | |
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Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Cedric Glover |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Wiley College (BA) Princeton Theological Seminary (MDIV) Emory University (THM) |
Daryl Joy Walters is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 4th district, representing Caddo Parish. She assumed office on January 8, 2024.
Career[edit]
Walters formerly served as an aide for the Louisiana State Senate and was an aide for former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu.[1] She defeated Jasmine Green for the 4th district seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2023 with 54% of the vote.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Louisiana State Representative District 4 - Joy Walters". August 20, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Walters defeats Green in runoff State Representative District 4 race". November 18, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
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