Lauren Jewett

Democrat | Louisiana

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Lauren Jewett — Board of Education (BESE), Dist. 1 (Louisiana Primary | October 14, 2023)
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1 Louisiana Primary | November 3, 2026
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Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, BA, 2005-2009

Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury, VT, MA, 2018-2023

WORK & MILITARY

NOLA-Public Schools, Special Education Teacher, 2024-2026

KIPP New Orleans Schools, Special Education Teacher/Case Manager, 2012-2024

Pride College Prep, Director of Scholar Supports, 2011-2012

St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools, Special Education Teacher, 2009-2011

Barnes and Noble College Bookstores, Bookseller, 2005-2009

AFFILIATIONS

NOLA-Public Schools Special Education Advisory Council, Teacher Member, 2022-2024

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), Member, 2018-2026

Digital Promise, Learner Variability Project Practitioner Advisory Board Member, 2021-2022

Understood.Org, Teacher Fellow, Alumni Teacher Fellow, and Content Expert, 2019-

Louisiana Books 2 Prisoners, Collective Member, 2017-

Louisiana National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Network, Advocacy and Policy Chairperson, 2018-

AfterClass New Orleans, AfterClass Ambassador, 2019-2022

United Teachers of New Orleans, Member, Executive Committee Member (Vice President of Political Education), 2012-2026

New Orleans Track Club, President, Secretary, Member-At-Large, 2012-2018

New Orleans DSA Chapter, Member, 2023-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC), 78A, 2024-

Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee, At-Large, 2024-

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Jefferson Parish School Board, District 6, 2022-2022

Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2023-2023

Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC), 78A, 2023-2024

Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee, At-Large, 2023-2024

U.S. House of Representatives- Louisiana, District 1, 2025-2026

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (9)

Democratic Socialists of America

Louisiana AFL-CIO

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

Forum for Equality Louisiana

Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Louisiana Democratic Party

Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence Action

Louisiana AFL-CIO

Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO

United Teachers of New Orleans

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

ActBlue (2026)

Lauren Jewett (2026)

Quentin Anthony Anderson (2025)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)

ActBlue (2026)

Center for Freethought Equality (2026)

Lauren Jewett (2026)

Lindsey Cheek (2026)

Mary Anne Mushatt (2026)

OTHER INFORMATION

Lauren Jewett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

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The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

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The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

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ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

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People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

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List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

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The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

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NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

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Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

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IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

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EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

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Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

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VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

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ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

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2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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