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Jefferson Chamber PAC Announces Endorsements Ahead of October Primary Elections

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METAIRIE, La. – The Jefferson Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) has announced its endorsements of candidates on the October 14 ballot.

“The Jefferson Chamber PAC continues to support sound candidates that will improve the business climate and quality of life in Jefferson Parish and its municipalities,” said Donna Austin, Chair of the PAC Board. “As the largest parish in the Greater New Orleans region, Jefferson Parish is poised for tremendous growth and development.”

The candidates receiving the Jefferson Chamber PAC endorsement include:

  • BESE District 1 – Paul Hollis
  • State Senator 9th Senatorial District – J. Cameron Henry (Incumbent)
  • State Senator 19th Senatorial District – Gregory A. Miller
  • State Representative 83rd Representative District – Kyle Green (Incumbent)
  • State Representative 85th Representative District – Vincent E. Cox III
  • State Representative 94th Representative District – Stephanie Hilferty (Incumbent)
  • *Jefferson Parish Council-at Large Division A – Ricky Templet (Incumbent) and Jennifer Van Vrancken
  • *Jefferson Parish Council-at Large Division B – Scott Walker (Incumbent) and Dominick Impastato
  • Jefferson Parish Council District 3 – Byron Lee (Incumbent)
  • Jefferson Parish Council District 4 – Arita Bohannan
  • *Jefferson Parish Council District 5 – Melinda Bourgeois and Hans Liljeberg


*In an unprecedented election cycle, the Jefferson Chamber PAC has endorsed multiple candidates in both Council-at-Large races, as well as Jefferson Parish Council District 5, as they are business-friendly and good for the future of Jefferson Parish.

The Chamber PAC has interviewed and/or endorsed the candidates during previous campaigns, and their years of service as public servants are well documented.

Election Day is Saturday, October 14. Early voting will be held September 30 – October 7.

For more information on Jefferson Chamber-supported policy and legislation, please visit www.jeffersonchamber.org or contact Ruth Lawson at (504) 835-3880 or ruth@jeffersonchamber.org.


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About the PAC
The Jefferson Chamber PAC, Inc. is a political action committee established as an independent, not-for-profit organization to endorse and support political candidates who support the mission of the Chamber. Membership is limited to members of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.

About the Jefferson Chamber

The Jefferson Chamber is a leading voice for Jefferson Parish’s business community. As a non-profit, membership-driven organization, the Chamber is an effective advocate for small and large businesses at the local, state and federal levels. The Chamber’s mission is to work for the advancement of the business community; to enhance the economic, civic and cultural environment; and to improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Chamber is Four-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the 2013 and 2015 Chamber of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in the Large Chamber Category.

About the Political Action Committee

The Jefferson Chamber PAC, Inc. is a political action committee established as an independent, not-for-profit organization to endorse and support political candidates who support the mission of the Chamber. Membership is limited to members of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.

For more information about the Jefferson Chamber, visit www.jeffersonchamber.org, and follow on Facebook, Twitter @jeffersoncoc, Instagram and YouTube.

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