Larry Selders is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 67th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed on January 13, 2021.
Larry C. Selders | |
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| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Haynes Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Southern University (BS) |
Education
editAfter graduating from Louisiana State University Laboratory School, Selders earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from Southern University.[1][2]
Career
editSelders served as a commissioner of BREC, the parks and recreation agency in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. He has also worked in the healthcare industry.[3] Selders was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 13, 2021.[4]
DWI Arrest
editSelders was arrested for DWI, reckless operation, and driving under suspension in the early morning hours of Sunday August 21, 2022. He was accused of speeding and doing burnouts while over the legal limit near the LSU campus, in his legislative district.[5][6][7][8][9] Selders subsequently issued an apology for the arrest on social media.[10]
References
edit- ^ "State Representative Larry Selders". house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ PATERSON, BLAKE. "Four candidates vie for open seat in House District 67 in Baton Rouge; focus on education and health care". The Advocate. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ SKENE, LEA. "Democrat Larry Selders wins election to House District 67 seat to succeed Rep. Pat Smith". The Advocate. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "Larry Selders". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "State Rep. Selders arrested for DWI after allegedly speeding, doing burnouts near LSU campus". wwltv.com. August 21, 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ Phillips, Kamren. "State Rep. Larry Selders charged with DWI; troopers say he was doing burnouts". www.wafb.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ "Police: State Rep. Larry Selders arrested, charged with DWI". BRProud.com. 2022-08-21. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ "State Rep. charged with DWI; spotted doing burnouts, speeding near LSU campus". WBRZ. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ Writer, CATHERINE ZEILMAN | Staff. "State Rep. Larry Selders arrested, cited for DWI early Sunday, State Police say". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ Rosato, Chris. "La. state rep. apologizes after arrest for DWI". www.wafb.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
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