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
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 67th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2021
Preceded byPatricia Haynes Smith
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSouthern University (BS)

Education

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After graduating from Louisiana State University Laboratory School, Selders earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from Southern University.[1][2]

Career

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Selders 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

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Selders 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

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  1. ^ "State Representative Larry Selders". house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ SKENE, LEA. "Democrat Larry Selders wins election to House District 67 seat to succeed Rep. Pat Smith". The Advocate. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  4. ^ "Larry Selders". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  5. ^ "State Rep. Selders arrested for DWI after allegedly speeding, doing burnouts near LSU campus". wwltv.com. August 21, 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  6. ^ Phillips, Kamren. "State Rep. Larry Selders charged with DWI; troopers say he was doing burnouts". www.wafb.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  7. ^ "Police: State Rep. Larry Selders arrested, charged with DWI". BRProud.com. 2022-08-21. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  8. ^ "State Rep. charged with DWI; spotted doing burnouts, speeding near LSU campus". WBRZ. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  9. ^ Writer, CATHERINE ZEILMAN | Staff. "State Rep. Larry Selders arrested, cited for DWI early Sunday, State Police say". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  10. ^ Rosato, Chris. "La. state rep. apologizes after arrest for DWI". www.wafb.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.