What is the Democratic State Central Committee?
- The Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) is the governing body for the Democratic Party of Louisiana and has sole responsibility for the affairs of the Louisiana Democratic Party.
- The DSCC helps elect Democratic candidates in local, state, and national elections, conducts the Democratic National Committee delegate selection process, promotes and builds the state party, fundraises, conducts research on judicial or executive issues, and maintains voter relations, education, and leadership programs.
- Qualify at your local Clerk of Court Office.
- You must be 18 years old by the time of the election, a registered Democrat to run, and live in the district you will represent.
- There are two DSCC seats in each state legislative district, one for a male and one for a female.
- For parishes other than Orleans and Jefferson, there is one DPEC seat per Council or Police Jury district and an additional five “At Large” seats.
- DSCC Qualifying Fee: $112.50