Daryl Joy Walters
Joy Walters | |
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Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Cedric Glover |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Wiley College (BA) Princeton Theological Seminary (MDIV) Emory University (THM) |
Daryl Joy Walters is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 4th district, representing Caddo Parish. She assumed office on January 8, 2024.
Early life and education
Walters is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Philosophy from Wiley College, an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Th.M. from Emory University. Additionally, she holds a specialized certificate from Yale University’s Women’s Campaign School.[1][2]
Career
Walters formerly served as an aide for the Louisiana State Senate and was an aide for former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu.[3] She defeated Jasmine Green for the 4th district seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2023 with 54% of the vote.[4]
In the Louisiana House, Walters serves on the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Transportation, Highways and Public Works committees.[5] She is also a member of the Louisiana Democratic Caucus, the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, and the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus.[6]
Walters has been involved in various legislative initiatives, including advocating for absentee voting rights for incarcerated voters and opposing measures that limit home study programs.[7] She was the lone vote against a bill that would make juvenile crime records public, citing concerns over the potential harm to children and unintended consequences in her community.[8]
Personal life
Walters is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, initiated in the Alpha Iota Chapter. She is also an active member of the Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church.[9]
References
- ^ "Louisiana State Representative District 4 - Joy Walters". August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Louisiana Education Champion WINS Run-Off Election for State Rep Seat". Leaders of Color. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Louisiana State Representative District 4 - Joy Walters". August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Walters defeats Green in runoff State Representative District 4 race". November 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Louisiana House of Representatives Members". Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Louisiana House of Representatives Members". Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Joy Walters - Legislator Score 4/10". New Louisiana. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Bill to make juvenile crime records public advances in La. House". February 21, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Louisiana Education Champion WINS Run-Off Election for State Rep Seat". Leaders of Color. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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Preceded by | Louisiana State Representative for District 4 (Caddo Parish) Joy Walters | Succeeded by Incumbent |
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