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“Louisiana Democratic Party is pleased to announce the hiring of the new Executive Director, Dadrius Lanus!”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Thursday, March 27, 2025
Media Inquiries:
Email: info@lademo.org
Office: 225-336-4155

“Louisiana Democratic Party is pleased to announce the hiring of the
new Executive Director, Dadrius Lanus!”

Baton Rouge, LA – Today, it is with great excitement that the Louisiana Democratic Party announce the hiring of Dadrius Lanus as its new Executive Director! After a 5 month search process, Lanus was recommended by LDP Chair Randal Gaines and was approved with no objections by the elected members of the party’s Executive Committee. Lanus will lead the party as chief strategist utilizing creative grassroot efforts to help rebuild party infrastructure and revitalize democratic support across the state of Louisiana.

As a native of Baton Rouge, Lanus joins the LDP after serving 4 years as the Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of local non-profit, 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, where in 2023 the organization was named National Chapter of the Year by 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Lanus is a 2021 Baton Rouge Business Report Forty Under 40 Honoree and was selected as a 2024 50CAN National Voices Fellow. He brings over 15 years of political experience to the party managing local, state and federal campaigns. Currently, Lanus serves on the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, where he was selected as School Board President in 2023.

“Mr. Lanus has the skills and experience required to do the job and impressed us his vision for the LDP and his enthusiasm for the challenging work ahead”, said Gaines. “He is highly capable of bringing the bold, visionary change the LDP needs and building the coalition to execute.”

For more information, contact info@lademo.org or 225-336-4155

LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY’S STATEMENT – A COMMITMENT TO KEEP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2025
CONTACT: ldpcommunications@lademo.org

LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PARTY’S STATEMENT – A COMMITMENT TO KEEP

BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Democratic Party is aggressively engaging in efforts to transform our newly revitalized party into a party that fights for the rights and beneficial interest of all Louisiana citizens. In this era of challenging political circumstances, our collective voices and unified efforts must be directed toward any political or systemic effort that seeks to obstruct and or diminish the fundamental rights and personal choices of the citizens who we have been given the privilege and opportunity to represent. 

To combat these divisive and oppressive actions, we commit to advancing policies that promote economic justice, healthcare access, environmental sustainability, and social equity. We reject the Republicans’ reprehensible use of government power to fracture our communities and instead commit to fostering a more just and inclusive society that uplifts the voices and experiences of the most vulnerable among us. We believe that through collaboration, compassion, and unwavering resolve, we can create a more equitable future and ensure that every voice is heard and valued. 

The Louisiana Democratic Party remains dedicated to empowering individuals and families striving for a better life and amplifying the voices of those silenced by a lack of opportunity and hope.

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A Democratic Call to Action

A Democratic Call to Action

Trump and his republican enablers have damaged the moral fiber of this country. Many
Americans who voted for Trump are facing the dire consequences of unheeded vividly clear
warnings of what would result from electing an individual grossly unqualified and unfit for the
Presidency.  We are witnessing an unprecedented power grab, and we are approaching an era
of Democracy under siege. Trump has unleashed a wave of reckless, disruptive, extremely
damaging decisions and actions with the intent of removing the long-standing institutionalized
guard rails of our vital governmental institutions in order to denigrate this great nation into a
personalized political authoritarian regime.   
    
He has indiscriminately fired thousands of highly qualified tenured federal employees with the
intent of replacing them with unqualified political cronies.  All under the disguise of reducing the
size of government.  Under this current Republican regime, truth, honesty and accurate facts
are viewed merely from a political perspective as opposed to laudable concepts that should
govern all political and governmental actions and endeavors.  
   
These misguided attempts to dismantle the core values of our state and nation in pursuit of
unrestricted and uncontrolled political power must be met with stern opposition and our
unwavering commitment to ensure that the interest and well-being of our citizens must remain at
the top of our state and nation’s agenda. It’s our charge as Democratic leaders to stand against
the obsessive quest for unbridled power by mal-intended individuals or small groups of
individuals.
 
We are urging every Democratic voter in Louisiana and across this nation to use the power of
their VOTE in the upcoming mid-term elections to enable our Democratic leadership in
Washington to regain the Democratic majority in Congress in order to help stop the onslaught of
abusive and disruptive acts of the Trump administration.
 
Randal L. Gaines
Chairman, Louisiana Democratic Party