DECISION 2023

The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce invited candidates running for public office to answer a standard set of questions for the purpose of informing the public on where each candidate stands on the issues of importance to the members of the Chamber and the voting public.

All candidates for Governor of Louisiana, Caddo Sheriff, State Senate Districts 31,36, 38 and 39, State Representative Districts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 9 and Caddo Commissioner who are running opposed were invited to participate. Candidates without video interviews declined to participate.

The buttons below link to a page with each candidate’s complete interview, as well as all candidates answers to each specific question.

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