Lauren Jewett
Democratic · LA
A special-education teacher, union member, and Democratic organizer, Jewett emphasizes lower costs, strong schools and healthcare, coastal protection, voting rights, infrastructure, and accountable government.
Where Lauren Jewett stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Civil Rights (3 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Led the New Orleans Track Club's Turkey Day race, which promoted community fitness and raised awareness and support for Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans.
November 26, 2015Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: wdsu.com · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 3 support
Joined federal voting-rights litigation challenging Louisiana's suspension of its 2026 congressional primary elections after absentee voting had begun.
April 30, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: dockets.justia.com · researched September 20, 2026
Wrote a public statement opposing Louisiana bills that restricted discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity and limited educators' use of students' preferred names and pronouns.
May 8, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: utno.la.aft.org · researched September 20, 2026
Published education advocacy arguing that communities and institutions share responsibility for helping students overcome barriers to learning.
November 1, 2019Supports Civil Rights
Source: ascd.org · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received the Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee's endorsement for the state's 1st Congressional District.
September 18, 2026
Source: drumbeatsla.com · researched September 20, 2026
Received the Independent Women's Organization's unanimous endorsement for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District.
August 21, 2026
Source: iwoneworleans.org · researched September 20, 2026
Received the New Orleans Democratic Socialists of America's endorsement for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District.
August 3, 2026
Source: dsaneworleans.org · researched September 20, 2026
Race Lauren Jewett is in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 1 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 1 (120th Congress), Louisiana
Profile last researched September 19, 2026.