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Daryl Joy Walters is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 4th district, representing Caddo Parish. She assumed office on January 8, 2024.

Early life and education

Walters is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Philosophy from Wiley College, an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Th.M. from Emory University. Additionally, she holds a specialized certificate from Yale University’s Women’s Campaign School.

Career

Walters formerly served as an aide for the Louisiana State Senate and was an aide for former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu. She defeated Jasmine Green for the 4th district seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2023 with 54% of the vote.

In the Louisiana House, Walters serves on the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Transportation, Highways and Public Works committees. She is also a member of the Louisiana Democratic Caucus, the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, and the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus.

Walters has been involved in various legislative initiatives, including advocating for absentee voting rights for incarcerated voters and opposing measures that limit home study programs.

Personal life

Walters is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, initiated in the Alpha Iota Chapter. She is also an active member of the Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church.

References

1. "Louisiana State Representative District 4 - Joy Walters". August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
2. "Louisiana Education Champion WINS Run-Off Election for State Rep Seat". Leaders of Color. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
3. "Louisiana State Representative District 4 - Joy Walters". August 20, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
4. "Walters defeats Green in runoff State Representative District 4 race". November 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
5. "Louisiana House of Representatives Members". Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
6. "Louisiana House of Representatives Members". Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
7. "Joy Walters - Legislator Score 4/10". New Louisiana. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
8. "Louisiana Education Champion WINS Run-Off Election for State Rep Seat". Leaders of Color. Retrieved May 18, 2024.

• Living people
• Democratic Party members of the Louisiana House of Representatives
• 21st-century members of the Louisiana State Legislature
• Women state legislators in Louisiana
• Emory University alumni
• Wiley University alumni
• African-American state legislators in Louisiana
• 21st-century American women politicians
• 21st-century African-American politicians
• 21st-century African-American women politicians