Derek Babcock To Face Off with Sen. Dale Erdey In Senate Dist. 13

CENTRAL — Derek Babcock, calling for reform in state government, declared his candidacy for Senate District 13 at the Livingston Parish courthouse.

Babcock, a 38-year-old Denham Springs resident, said he plans to be “a vocal advocate for the citizens of the 13th District.”

Babcock said, “My focus will be to lower taxes, create jobs, expand our roads, and improve our schools.  I’ve heard all over the district that people want an advocate in Baton Rouge.  I’m prepared to be that advocate.”

Babcock is well known throughout the district as a successful businessman, involved parent, and community leader.

He is the Chairman of Citizens for Highways and Infrastructures in Livingston Parish (CHILP), a grassroots initiative to improve local roads and infrastructure.

According to Babcock, “We’ve accomplished amazing things as a group of concerned citizens, and I look forward to building on those successes in the Louisiana Senate.”

Babcock’s experience as a proven leader is exemplified in CHILP’s numerous victories, which include the newly-constructed Juban Road interchange, the reopening of the Buddy Ellis Bridge, and road widening projects throughout the district—including the expansion of Interstate 12 from O’Neal Lane in Baton Rouge to Walker and the expansion of Highway 16 in Watson.

Additionally, the organization has shown success in blocking ineffective and wasteful uses of taxpayer money at the parish level.  Babcock added, “Not only do we need better roads, we need a technical college.  I’m committed to seeing growth in infrastructure, roads, and education to match the needs of our district.”

Coming into the race, Babcock boasts strong conservative credentials.  He currently serves as the treasurer of the Livingston Parish Republican Party and is vice chairman of Louisiana Family Forum, a state-wide organization well known for defending faith, family, and freedom in Louisiana.

Professionally, Derek Babcock is president of Babcock Insurance, a health insurance provider based in Denham Springs.  He has also represented the area as past board member of the National Association of Insurers and Financial Advisors.

Derek and Heather Holland Babcock have been married for 16 years. They are the parents of four children: Maggie, Madison, Brandon, and Emily.  The family is actively involved as members of Grace Works Church.

For information about Derek, go to www.derekbabcock.com or call 225-485-2901.

Senate District 13 includes almost all of Livingston Parish.  It also includes two precincts in Central along Hooper Road and five precincts in Tangipahoa Parish, west of I-55 and south of I-12.

The primary election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22.