Road Trip for a New Majority: LA-03
Background
Comprising roughly half of Louisiana's Cajun County, the 3rd Congressional district includes parts of thirteen parishes in the southeast corner of the state. Republican Billy Tauzin’s retirement created a highly competitive open seat I this is Democratic-leaning district – Tauzin himself served fifteen years as a Democrat before switching parties. Both Senator Mary Landrieu in 2002 and Governor Kathleen Blanco in 2003 carried the 3rd.
Charlie Melancon (D) is a former State Rep., and the past President of the American Sugarcane League. Melancon’s family roots in the Louisiana sugar industry go back three generations where his great grandfather, grandfather and uncle were sugarcane farmers. A small businessman, Melancon owned and operated Melancon Insurance Agency and Baskin-Robbins franchise stores.
The Opponent:Billy Tauzin III, son of Rep. Billy Tauzin.
Departure Location(s) for this Road Trip
Democratic National Headquarters
Location:Details for this trip will be posted after the November 2nd election. Once the Democratic candidate is chosen details for the December run off trip will be posted.Depart Date/Time:
Details for this trip will be posted after the November 2nd election. Once the Democratic candidate is chosen details for the December run off trip will be posted.
Return Date/Time:
I will be driving my own vehicle
Location:Depart Date/Time:
Return Date/Time: