LEGISLATURE BOOTCAMP LSMS LOOKING FOR PHYSICIAN CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
LSMS is developing a one day “boot camp” for physicians interested in seeking political office. Why? Today, Louisiana has no physician representing medicine in the state legislature. As several groups traditionally opposed to physicians have members in the legislature, this has undermined our efforts during session. If you or a physician peer has an interest in running, please consider attending our “boot camp.” Below are two charts that represent the current makeup of the Louisiana legislature in profession and demographics. These are the people making the decisions on your profession and on the publics healthcare. Get involved, and help us help you!
LEGISLATOR LSMS BOOTCAMP
WHO’S MAKING THE DECISIONS
Chemical Industry / Oil&Gas
Nursing Home Administrators
43
8
3
1
Attorneys
Realtors
Businesspeople / Consultants Attorneys
38
8
3
1
Insurance
Farmers / Foresters
RN/APRN
Military / Law Enforcement
28
7
2
1
Public Servants/ Retirees
Religious
Chiropractors
14
5
2
Educators
Financial Services
Funeral Home Operators
Communications / Consulting
12
4
2
Non-Profits / Social Work
Veterinarian
Engineers / Contractors
8
3
2
Retailers
Pharmacy
WANTED: PHYSICIANS TO SERVE IN THE LEGISLATURE
DO THEY REPRESENT YOU?
HOUSE
SENATE LEGISLATURE VOTERS STATE
90%
80%
70%
60%
INTERESTED? IF SO, SAVE THE DATE LSMS LEGISLATOR BOOTCAMP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022 9:00 TO 3:00 RSVP: to jeff@lsms.org
LEGISLATOR LSMS BOOTCAMP
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
81% Male 85% 82% 45% 49%
Female
Black
White
Other
Democrat
Republican
Other
19% 15% 18% 55% 51%
26% 26% 26% 61% 33%
74% 74% 74% 63% 63%
0% 0% 0% 5% 7%
33% 31% 33% 40%
65% 69% 66% 33%
2% 0% 1% 17%
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