2020 Republican Women of SWLA 
​GOP Campaign Headquarters Grand Opening

 3433-A Ryan Street, Lake Charles La 70605
Open:  Mon–Fri, Aug 3rd – Nov 3rd, 10am – 5pm

 ​Join the Republican Women of SWLA at our next meeting

When:  Thursday, October 29th, 2020 
Buffet Lunch @ 11:00 am - Cost $20
Regular Meeting @ 12:00 -1:00 pm

Where:  Reeves Uptown Catering
1639-B Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA

Republican Women's Lunch 

Guest Speaker: Ryan Johnson 

VICE PRESIDENT OF AMBASSADOR & ALLIANCE RELATIONS
​Reservations by Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
​Contact Sharon at 337-842-1986 or sdgop4life@gmail.com 
​
Reservations not canceled by noon Tuesday before the event must be honored.

About our Guest Speaker

Ryan Johnson serves as vice president of ambassador and alliance relations at Alliance Defending  
Freedom. In that role, he manages the Ambassador Leadership Team and oversees the implementation and execution of the Ambassador Program’s nationwide strategy to build the alliance. Ambassadors serve with their time, talent, and  treasure, in ADF’s mission to keep the door open for the Gospel, transforming law and  culture, for the cause of Christ, for generations to come. 

Before joining ADF in 2019, he received his Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from  Dillard University in 1990, then served 25 years as a special agent with the U.S.  Department of Justice, DEA, working on organized crime investigations; gathering  intelligence through conventional, aerial and electronic means; and infiltrating and  dismantling criminal organizations. He developed and managed DEA’s first Forensic  Multimedia Lab, which involved the analysis, enhancement, authentication and voice  analysis of surveillance evidence. After retiring, Johnson worked for the Houston  Forensic Science Center, managing its digital and multimedia lab, which entailed oversight of personnel, budget and operations of the digital and multimedia groups. 

Johnson is active in the conservative movement. He achieved Precinct Chair of the  Year, chaired various committees, precinct conventions and served as a delegate for  multiple senatorial and state conventions. He received commendations from U.S.  Senator Ted Cruz, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other state elected  officials acknowledging his service to the country. 
Johnson and his wife Valerie have been ADF Ambassadors since 2010 and Ambassador  captains since 2016. Their service has resulted in tremendous financial growth. Ryan  and Valerie have been married 28 years and have homeschooled their three children.

Upcoming State & Municipal Election Dates

View June 20, 2020 Elections Quick Facts for detailed information about the election.

2020 Southwest Louisiana Republican Calendar
*  Revised June 11, 2020

Oct. 5, 2020

Deadline to Register to Vote in Person or by mail for the ​
​Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election

Oct. 13, 2020

Deadline to Register to Vote through GeauxVote for the 
Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election

Nov. 3, 2020
Early Voting
Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election 

Early Voting Oct. 16-27 (except Sundays) from 8:00 a.m.-7 p.m.
PARISH COURTHOUSE
1000 Ryan St- Room 7
Lake Charles, La 70601-5250
8 am - 7 pm for each day of early voting
​WEST CALCASIEU BUSINESS CENTER
500 A N. Huntington St. Bldg B
Sulphur, La 70663
Friday October 16, 2020-Tuesday October 27,2020 (Excluding Sundays)
8:00AM-7:00PM
​MOSS BLUFF LIBRARY
261 Parish Rd.
Moss Bluff, La 70611
Friday October 16, 2020-Tuesday October 27, 2020 (Excluding Sundays)
​8:00AM-7:00PM

Nov. 3, 2020
Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election 

Elections. President, Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative District 3, Judges,
District Attorney, Justices of the Peace, City Marshals. Tax propositions. Early voting begins
​The following is important information for the Nov. 3, 2020  Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election:​
  • July 15-17 - qualifying period for Local and municipal candidates, qualify with the clerk of court in the parish in which they are registered to vote (contact your local clerk of court for office hours). State candidates qualify in the executive offices of Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin at 8585 Archives Ave. in Baton Rouge between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Qualifying fees must be paid in the form of cash; certified or cashier's check on a state or national bank or credit union; U.S. postal money order; or money order issued by a state or national bank or credit union and must be accompanied by the qualifying form.
  • The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is Oct. 5th, 2020.
  • The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Oct. 13.
  • Early voting is Oct. 20-27 (except Sunday, Oct. 25) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • The deadline to request an absentee by mail ballot is Oct. 30 by 4:30 p.m. You can request an absentee by mail ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office (other than military and overseas voters).
  • The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted mail ballot is Nov. 2 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).

Dec. 5, 2020
Congressional and Open General Election

​Runoff Elections from November 3rd. Tax propositions. Early voting begins Friday, November 20,2020.
The following is important information for the Dec. 5, 2020 Congressional and Open General Election:
  • The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is Nov. 4.
  • The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Nov. 14.
  • Early voting is Nov. 20-28 from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (except Sunday, Nov. 22,) Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) and Nov. 27 (Acadian Day); early voting is advanced one day because of the holidays)
  • The deadline to request an absentee by mail ballot is Dec. 1 by 4:30 p.m. You can request an absentee by mail ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office (other than military and overseas voters).
  • The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted mail ballot is Dec. 4 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
*subject to change depending on COVID-19 pandemic mitigation outcomes. CRPEC meeting dates, times, etc. in August and October are to be announced. For more information go to www.sos.la.gov/electionsandvoting/publisheddocuments/electionscalender2020.pdf.  

​Propositions and Constitutional Amendments

The text of propositions and the text and summaries of constitutional amendments to be voted on in upcoming elections and those which were voted on in recent past elections can be seen by viewing propositions and constitutional amendments under 'Review Types of Elections.'

​Early Voting Locations: 

Lake Charles 

Calcasieu Parish Courthouse
​2nd Floor
Address: 1000 Ryan St #5
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone:  (337) 437-3550

Sulphur 

Sulphur City Annex
Address: 101 N Huntington St
Sulphur, LA 70663
Phone:(337) 527-4500

Moss Bluff  

Calcasieu Parish Library
261 Parish Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70611
Phone: (337) 721-7128

What's On the Ballot...

To view and print your sample ballot go to geauxvote.com

Trump 2020 T-shirts ​$15 

President Trump 2020 - Now Available!
 
"Keep American Great"​T-shirts are in.  Reserve yours now by contacting Jackie Hebert 337-794-0778 or email her here. 

Or pick one up at our next meeting June 25th.

​Announcements ​

Police Jury Meetings
1st Thursday of each month,
5:30, 1015 Pithon St.
​Lake Charles, La 70601
​City Council Meetings
1st and 3rd Wednesday of
each month - 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
326 Pujo St., Lake Charles La.

Sharon Hewitt.TV

Senator Sharon Hewitt is about solutions, not politics.  ​Her team has created a great resource that provides weekly updates on our Louisiana Legislation.  Check out "The Capitol Report" and other great videos by Senator Hewitt by clicking here. 
The Republican Women of Southwest Louisiana is proudly affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women and the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women.