Terry Landry Jr. for Louisiana

There are moments when silence is not an option.

What happened was not comedy. It was not harmless commentary. It was a deliberate attempt to demean a Black woman who has served this country with excellence, grace, and dignity.

Michelle Obama deserves respect. Black women deserve respect.

As leaders, we have a responsibility to speak clearly when rhetoric crosses the line from disagreement into disrespect and dehumanization.

I stand with Michelle Obama.
I stand with Black women.
I stand for truth, dignity, and respect.

— Representative Terry Landry Jr.
District 67

Representative Terry Landry, Jr. will join fellow lawmakers for the 2026 Legislative Session Recap on June 24th, sharing updates from the Capitol and highlighting the work moving District 67 and communities across Louisiana forward.

One major piece of legislation Rep. Landry championed this session is House Bill 1194, which strengthens Louisiana’s Healthy Food Retail Act by expanding support for healthy food financing programs, improving access to affordable fresh food in underserved communities and food deserts, and encouraging economic growth through local food retail development.

This work reflects a larger commitment to public health, neighborhood stability, workforce opportunity, and community-centered economic development.

District 67 is proud to be part of the conversation.

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Last night, the people spoke.

From 2:30 p.m. Tuesday until nearly 4:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, hundreds of citizens stood, waited, testified, and demanded fairness in our democracy. Working people. Students. Elders. Faith leaders. Parents. Community advocates. People who knew they might never get called to speak until the middle of the night, but stayed anyway because they understood what was at stake.

And despite overwhelming public support for a congressional map that fairly reflects the people of Louisiana, the Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee voted along straight party lines for a map with 5 Republican districts and only 1 Democratic district.

Let’s be clear: this was never just about lines on a map. This is about whether the voices of Black voters and communities across Louisiana will be fairly represented or intentionally diluted. It is about whether democracy belongs to all of us, or only to those already in power.

I am deeply disappointed in the outcome of tonight’s vote. But I am equally inspired by the people. Because while some may have had the votes in committee, the people had the courage. They showed what democracy is supposed to look like: ordinary citizens sacrificing sleep, time, and comfort to fight for something bigger than themselves.

History has never favored those who stayed silent in the face of injustice. And every major step toward equality in this country was met first with resistance.

So no, we did not win this battle tonight. But this fight is far from over.

To every person who testified, waited, marched, prayed, organized, and refused to leave: thank you. Louisiana saw you. And future generations will remember that when democracy was tested, you showed up and stood firm until the very end.

We keep fighting.

Representative Terry Landry Jr.
Louisiana State Representative, District 67

Representation matters.

Today’s Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais carries serious implications for voting rights and fair representation across our state.

Every community deserves a fair opportunity to have its voice heard and its vote count.

As your State Representative for District 67, I remain committed to protecting equitable representation and advocating for a system that reflects all people.

The work continues.

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