Representative Valarie Hodges

Representative Valarie Hodges has a proven track record of  leadership, professional experience and civic involvment. She is a passionate  leader who was formerly on the 8-member Executive Committee of the State-wide Republican Party of Louisiana.  She is the past president of the Livingston Parish Republican Women's Club, which she helped restart six years ago. Representative Hodges has been a relentless volunteer in many Republican campaigns to elect conservative leaders to public office.  Her civic involvement, professional experience and leadership set her apart.

Representative Hodges attended Central High School and Jr. High where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, Leland Hodges.  They were married 39 years ago at Amite Baptist Church in Watson,  Together they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She and her husband, Leland own and operate  two successful small businesses and are committed to improving the business climate in Louisiana. Improving roads is a huge concern and is a priority in the legislature.

Representative Hodges has been very involved with CASA and with WOW (Women Outreaching Women) and has spearheaded many community events. She was a missionary for 18 years and lived in extremely harsh conditions. She knows what it's like to roll up her sleeves and work side by side with people on a tight budget and very limited resources. Representative Hodges is working hard to bring out of control spending to sustainable levels.


Representative Hodges is a strong voice and leader who is working  "For the People and With the People."