Louisiana Democrats Launch Statewide Candidate Roadshow

The 'To The People, For The People' tour will connect voters with Senate and congressional candidates ahead of the May primary election.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:21am

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A cinematic painting depicting a group of people gathered in a community center, listening to a political candidate speaking at a podium, the scene bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, capturing the intimate and contemplative mood of the event.A statewide series of candidate forums and town halls aims to bring Louisiana voters face-to-face with Democratic Senate and congressional hopefuls ahead of the crucial primary election.Baton Rouge Today

A coalition of Louisiana Democratic organizations is launching a statewide series of candidate forums and town halls, known as the 'To The People, For The People' 2026 Democratic Roadshow. The roadshow will visit communities across Louisiana, providing voters with direct access to Senate and congressional candidates and encouraging greater engagement in the primary election season.

Why it matters

This roadshow aims to give Louisiana voters more opportunities to hear directly from candidates, especially in primary elections where voter turnout is often lower. By meeting people where they are and creating real engagement opportunities, the organizers hope to increase voter participation and ensure these important races are taken seriously across the state.

The details

The roadshow is being organized by a coalition that includes the Sierra Club Delta Chapter, Indivisible Baton Rouge, 10,000 Women Louisiana, The Bayou Progressive, and the Louisiana NAACP. The events will take place in cities and towns across Louisiana, including Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Ruston, Monroe, Houma, Lake Charles, Covington, Hammond, and Baton Rouge again.

  • The roadshow will begin on April 19 and run through May 9, 2026.
  • The Louisiana primary election is scheduled for May 16, 2026.

The players

Melissa Flournoy

Board chair of 10,000 Women Louisiana, one of the organizing partners for the roadshow.

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What they’re saying

“'Too often, voters across Louisiana do not get enough meaningful opportunities to hear directly from candidates, especially in primary elections. 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.'”

— Melissa Flournoy, Board chair, 10,000 Women Louisiana

What’s next

Voters can find more information about the roadshow schedule and events on the Louisiana First News website.

The takeaway

This statewide candidate roadshow represents an effort by Louisiana Democrats to increase voter engagement and participation in the upcoming primary elections, particularly in communities that may not have had as many opportunities to directly interact with candidates in the past.