Press Release
Municipal Primary election – Saturday March 26, 2022
Early Voting: March 12 – 19, 2022 (excluding Sunday March 13th) from 8:30 am – 6:00 pm –
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the general election on the March 26, 2022 ballot at its endorsement meeting held February 7, 2022. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
City of Kenner
Mayor – Michael Glaser Sr.
Chief of Police – Keith Conley
Council Member District 2 – “Ronnie” Scharwath
Council Member District 3 – “Joey” LaHatte III
Council Member District 5 –Brian Brennan
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
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Press Release
The Jefferson Parish Republican Executive Committee unanimously approved the following resolution at its meeting on July 12, 2021:
RESOLUTION
Whereas, Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed 19 House bills, 8 Senate bills, and portions of House Bill 2 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Legislature, and
Whereas, the vetoed bills were all authored by Republicans, and
Whereas, most of the bills passed by large margins, and
Whereas, several Republican groups around the state have called for the Legislature to convene to override the Governor’s vetoes,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Jefferson Parish Republican Parish Executive Committee urges the Jefferson Parish Republican delegation legislators to convene in a veto override session.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be transmitted via email to the Jefferson Parish Republican delegation legislators.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
polly@pollythomas.com 504-616-6568
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the primary election on the November 3 ballot at its endorsement meeting held August 3, 2020. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
U.S. Senator-Bill Cassidy
U.S. Representative 1st Congressional District-Steve Scalise
U.S. Representative 2nd Congressional District -Sheldon C. Vincent, Sr.
PSC District 1-Eric Skrmetta
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 1, Division M-Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division B -Chris Cox
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division H-Chick Foret
Judge, 1st Parish Court, Division A -Rebecca Olivier
Judge, 2nd Parish Court, Division A -Nelson J. Cantrelle III
Justice of the Peace, 2nd Justice Court -Dennis Guidry
Constable, 3rd Justice Court -Brennan Rojas
Constable, 6th Justice Court -Jason Ural
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that these candidates embody Republican principles of compassion, adherence to the Constitution, and fiscal conservatism. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates on November 3 or during the early voting period October 20 through October 27 excluding October 25.” The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
The committee also congratulated the following who were re-elected without opposition:
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 1, Division E-Frank Brindisi
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 1, Division J – Steve Grefer
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 1, Division O -Danyelle Taylor
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division A -Raymond Steib, Jr.
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division D -Scott Schlegel
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division F-Michael Mentz
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division I-Nancy Miller
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division K – Ellen Shirer Kovach
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division L Donnie Rowan
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division N – Steve Enright, Jr.
Judge, 1st Parish Court, Division B – John Lee, Jr.
Judge, Juvenile Court, Section A – Ann Murry Keller
Judge, Juvenile Court, Section B – Amanda Chauvin Calogero
Judge, Juvenile Court, Section C – Barron Burmaster
Justice of the Peace, 5th Justice Court – Chuck Cusimano II
Justice of the Peace, 6th Justice Court – Kevin Centanni
Constable, 5th Justice Court – Allen Leone, Jr.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the primary election on the July 11 ballot at its endorsement meeting held June 2, 2020. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee endorsed Dr. Joseph Orgeron for House District 54. The special election was called due to the death of Representative Reggie Bagala who succumbed to the coronavirus.
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that this candidate embodies Republican principles of compassion, adherence to the Constitution, and fiscal conservatism. We urge voters to cast their votes for Joseph Orgeron on July 11 or during the early voting period June 20 through July 4.”
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
polly@pollythomas.com 504-616-6568
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the primary election on the April 4, 2020 ballot at its endorsement meeting held January 21, 2020. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
Mayor, Town of Jean Lafitte-Timothy P. Kerner, Jr.
Chief of Police, Town of Grand Isle-Laine Landry, Sr.
Council member, Seat B, Grand Isle-Kelly “Pete” Besson
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that these candidates embody Republican principles of compassion, adherence to the Constitution, and fiscal conservatism. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates on April 4 or during the early voting period March 21 through March 28.” The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the primary election on the October 12 ballot at its endorsement meeting held August 17, 2019. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
Governor-Ralph Abraham
Lieutenant Governor-Billy Nungesser
Secretary of State-Kyle Ardoin
Attorney General-Jeff Landry
Treasurer-John Schroder
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry-Mike Strain
Commissioner of Insurance-Jim Donelon
Associate Justice Supreme Court-Scott Schlegel
BESE, District 1-Jim Garvey
BESE, District 3-Sandy Holloway
Senate, District 3-Kay Doody
Senate, District 9-Cameron Henry
Senate, District 10-Kirk Talbot
State Representative, District 54-Reggie Bagala
State Representative, District 78-John Illg
State Representative, District 80-Polly Thomas
State Representative, District 82-Charles Henry
State Representative, District 84-Timothy Kerner
State Representative, District 94-Stephanie Hilferty
State Representative, District 105-Chris Leopold
Sheriff-Joseph Lopinto
Parish President-Cynthia Lee Sheng
Councilman at Large, Division B-Paul Johnston
Councilman, District 2-Michael O’Brien
Councilman, District 4-Dominick Impastato
Councilman, District 5-Jennifer Van Vrancken
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that these candidates embody Republican principles of compassion, adherence to the Constitution, and fiscal conservatism. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates on October 12 or during the early voting period September 28 through October 5.” The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
The committee also congratulated the following who were elected or re-elected without opposition:
Senate, District 8-Patrick Connick
State Representative, District 79-Debbie Villio
State Representative, District 92-Joe Stagni
Clerk of Court-Jon Gegenheimer
Assessor-Thomas Capella
Coroner-Gerry Cvitanovich
Councilman at Large, Division A-Ricky Templet
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the primary election on the November 6th ballot at its endorsement meeting held July 30, 2018. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
Secretary of State – A.G. Crowe
U.S. Representative 1st Congressional District – Steve Scalise
Associate Justice Supreme Court, 1st Supreme Court District – Greg Guidry
Judge Juvenile Court, Section B – Amanda Calogero
Member of School Board District 1 – Gerard LeBlanc
Member of School Board District 2 – Eddie J. Boudreaux, Jr.
Member of School Board District 3 – Tiffany Higgins Kuhn
Member of School Board District 4 – “Clay” Moise
Member of School Board District 8 – Chad Nugent
Member of School Board District 9 – “Sandy” Denapolis-Bosarge
Mayor City of Harahan – “Tim” Baudier
Councilmen City of Harahan – “Tommy” Budde, Eric Chatelain, Craig Johnston, Carrie Wheeler, Bryan “Keko” Whittle, Sr.
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that these candidates embody Republican principles of compassion, adherence to the Constitution, and fiscal conservatism. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates on November 6 or during the early voting period October 23 through October 30.” The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, the Presidents of the Republican Women’s Clubs of Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish elected officers at its quarterly meeting March 6, 2018. The officers will serve a two-year term. Elected were:
Polly Thomas, Chair
Tripp Rabelais, Vice Chair, West Bank
Betty Bonura, Vice Chair, East Bank
Melinda Doucet, Secretary
Billy Arnold, Treasurer
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the primary election on the March 24th ballot at its endorsement meeting held January 16, 2018. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
Sheriff – Joseph Lopinto III
Constable, 5th Justice Court – Allen Leone Jr
Mayor, City of Kenner – Ben Zahn
Kenner Council At Large, Division A – Kristi McKinney
Council Member, District 3, Kenner – Glenn Hayes Sr
Council Member, District 4, Kenner – Leonard Cline Jr
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that these candidates embody Republican principles of compassion, adherence to the Constitution, and fiscal conservatism. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates on March 24 or during the early voting period March 10 through March 17.” The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, the Presidents of the Republican Women’s Clubs of Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the primary election on the October 14th ballot at its endorsement meeting held July 24, 2017. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
State Treasurer – John Schroder
Council Member, District 4 – Danny Martiny
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members are proud to endorse fiscal conservative, John Schroder, and are confident that he will be a watchdog for Louisiana taxpayers and will bring a new level of accountability to the office. Members believe that Danny Martiny will bring a history of accomplishments and the art of working toward solutions to the Jefferson Parish Council. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates on October 14 or during the early voting period September 30 through October 7.” The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, the Presidents of the Republican Women’s Clubs of Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
polly@pollythomas.com 504-616-6568
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish and the Parish Executive Committee would like to express our appreciation to everyone for the tremendous outpouring of support and prayer for our Congressman Steve Scalise and his family today in the wake of the events in Alexandria Virginia this morning.
Please continue to pray for Steve and his family, as well as the courageous heroes of the Capital Police officers and the others victims of today’s shooting.
Remarks from President Trump on the shooting today. https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily
posted 06/14/2017 – Flag Day
PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish met on October 19, 2016 and passed the following motion:
“Mike Yenni, the Parish President of Jefferson Parish, has admitted to inappropriate texting with a 17 year old. The Jefferson Parish Executive Committee – Republican requests that Mr. Yenni immediately resign from his leadership position as Parish President. The behavior of Mr. Yenni has affected his ability to govern our parish effectively. Furthermore, Mr. Yenni has been barred from visiting any Parish or Parochial Schools events, he has lost the support of the majority of leaders in the parish, and he has tarnished the reputation of our parish and party.”
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
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PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the primary election on the November 8 ballot at its endorsement meeting held July 30, 2016. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, and after thorough and thoughtful discussion, the committee made the following endorsements:
Mayor, City of Kenner – Ben Zahn
Kenner Council at Large, Division B – Tom Willmott
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that these candidates embody Republican principles of compassion, adherence to the Constitution, and fiscal conservatism. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates on November 8 or during the early voting period October 25 through November 1.” The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, the Presidents of the Republican Women’s Clubs of Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
polly@pollythomas.com 504-616-6568
Qualification period is 07/20/16 – 07/22/16. The last day to register to vote is 10/11/2016. Voter registration information can be found here. Voter Registration Info and Click Here to Register Online.
Other important election dates are available on the Louisiana Secretary of State website.http://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/PublishedDocuments/ElectionsCalendar2016.pdf
PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for the general election on the December 6 ballot at its endorsement meeting held November 17, 2014. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 1, Division O-Danyelle Taylor
Judge, 1st Parish Court, Division B-John “Johnny” Lee, Jr. and “Pat” Rooney
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that these candidates embody Republican principles of compassion, adherence to the Constitution, and fairness. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates and our previously endorsed candidates Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta, and School Board Member Mark Jacobs in early voting or in December.”
The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, the Presidents of the Republican Women’s Clubs of Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
polly@pollythomas.com 504-616-6568
PRESS RELEASE
The Republican Party of Jefferson Parish endorsed candidates for election on the November 4 ballot at its endorsement meeting held September 8, 2014. After hearing presentations from candidates and their answers to questions from the members, the committee made the following endorsements:
Public Service Commissioner, District 1-Eric Skrmetta
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 1, Division O-John E. Sudderth
District Judge, 24th JDC, ES 2, Division F-Michael P. Mentz
Judge, First Parish Court, Division B-Stephen Petit
School Board, District 3-Raymond “Ray” Griffin, Jr.
School Board, District 4-Melinda Bourgeois
School Board, District 6-Larry Dale
School Board, District 7-Mark Jacobs
School Board, District 8-Michael Delesdernier
School Board, District 9-“Sandy” Denapolis-Bosarge
Justice of the Peace, 5th Justice Court-Charles “Chuck” Cusimano
Constable, 5th Justice Court-“Dan” Civello
Mayor, City of Harahan-Eric Chatelain
Councilmen, City of Harahan-“Tim” Baudier, Dana Huete, Craig Johnston, Provino “Vinny” Mosca, and Bryan “Keko” Whittle
Polly Thomas, Chair of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, said “The members believe that these candidates embody Republican principles of compassion, smaller government, adherence to the Constitution, and fiscal responsibility. We urge voters to cast their votes for these candidates in November.”
The endorsement committee is composed of elected members of the Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee, elected members of the Republican State Central Committee who reside in Jefferson Parish, the Presidents of the Republican Women’s Clubs of Jefferson Parish, and Republican elected officials who reside in Jefferson Parish.
SUBMITTED BY: Polly Thomas, Chair, Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
polly@pollythomas.com 504-616-6568
