Larry Selders Explained

Larry C. Selders
Party:	Democratic
State House:	Louisiana
District:	67th
Term Start:	January 13, 2021
Predecessor:	Patricia Haynes Smith
Education:	Southern University (BS)

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.

Education

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

Career

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

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

1. Web site: State Representative Larry Selders. 2021-05-07. house.louisiana.gov.
2. Web site: BLAKE. PATERSON. Four candidates vie for open seat in House District 67 in Baton Rouge; focus on education and health care. 2021-05-07. The Advocate. en.
3. Web site: LEA. SKENE. Democrat Larry Selders wins election to House District 67 seat to succeed Rep. Pat Smith. 2021-05-07. The Advocate. en.
4. Web site: Larry Selders. 2021-05-07. Ballotpedia. en.
5. Web site: August 21, 2022 . State Rep. Selders arrested for DWI after allegedly speeding, doing burnouts near LSU campus . 2023-02-08 . wwltv.com . en-US.
6. Web site: Phillips . Kamren . State Rep. Larry Selders charged with DWI; troopers say he was doing burnouts . 2023-02-08 . www.wafb.com . en.
7. Web site: 2022-08-21 . Police: State Rep. Larry Selders arrested, charged with DWI . 2023-02-08 . BRProud.com . en-US.
8. Web site: State Rep. charged with DWI; spotted doing burnouts, speeding near LSU campus . 2023-02-08 . WBRZ . en.
9. Web site: Writer . CATHERINE ZEILMAN Staff . State Rep. Larry Selders arrested, cited for DWI early Sunday, State Police say . 2023-02-08 . The Advocate . en.
10. Web site: Rosato . Chris . La. state rep. apologizes after arrest for DWI . 2023-02-08 . www.wafb.com . en.