Jindal, Perkins Endorse Hodges for District 64 Seat

Gov. Jindal Adds His Endorsement To Valarie Hodges

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has announced his endorsement of Valarie Hodges for election to the Louisiana House of Representatives from House District 64, representing Central and Watson.

Governor Jindal said, “Valarie Hodges is a proven conservative leader.  Her community involvement, professional experience, and leadership set her apart.”

“Valarie is a fiscal conservative who will work hard to control the cost of government. She is a strong social conservative who will fight to protect our families.”

“Valarie is a longtime supporter and I’m proud to support her for State Representative.”

Hodges told the Central City News she was honored to receive Jindal’s endorsement.

“I have a lot of admiration and respect for the governor,” she said.

When asked whether Jindal’s endorsement would compromise her independence and ability to represent Central, Hodges said, “Absolutely not.  My job will be to representative the people of District 64.  It’s important to have a good working relationship with a governor, but each legislator has to realize that he answers to his or her constituents, and that’s what I plan to do.”

Tony Perkins to Release Video In Support of Valarie Hodges

PRIDE — Former State Rep. Tony Perkins is reportedly planning to release a video endorsing Valarie Hodges. The video would be distributed on the Internet, Facebook, and email.

Hodges is seeking to represent House District 64, which includes the north part of Central and the Watson area.

It is the same district that Perkins represented for eight years in the Louisiana House.

Perkins left the legislature to become President of Family Research Foundation, a national organization that lobbies for pro-family causes in Congress.

Perkins was a stalwart pro-family conservative leader in the House and remains popular in the district.

He is a frequent guest on Fox News and other national television and cable channels.

Tony Perkins, his wife Lawana, and their children still live on Liberty Road.  They are active in Greenwell Springs Baptist Church.  Perkins commutes to his job in Washington each week.