Valarie Hodges

Valarie Hodges is an American politician and businessperson serving as a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 13th district since 2024. Previously, she represented the 64th district in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2024. A member of the Republican Party, Hodges has been a vocal advocate for school choice, infrastructure projects like the Comite River Diversion Canal, and conservative social policies. Throughout her career, she has been associated with the Tea Party movement and has taken firm stances on fiscal and cultural issues, including opposition to COVID-19 mandates and support for legislation restricting the teaching of critical race theory in public schools.