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RED PAC, a group that seeks to elect conservatives at the local level, announced their endorsement of Uhola “Udie” Herrington for District 1 Police Juror in Morehouse Parish for the October 14th election. RED PAC has made their endorsement of Herrington and others throughout the state due to their commitments to conserve private property rights, champion government transparency, uphold fiscal discipline, and advocate for rural economic development.

Morehouse Parish is holding elections on Saturday, October 14. All seven police juror seats will be up for election. Elected police jurors will serve a four year term before facing re-election. Herrington, a resident of Bonita, is running as a Republican, according to the Secretary of State's office.

In the release announcing the endorsements of Herrington, and other candidates across the state, Kevin Gardner, Executive Director of RED PAC stated that "these individuals represent the very essence of conservative values. Their commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and local development will undoubtedly serve their communities well. We at RED PAC are proud to support them and encourage voters to recognize their potential in the upcoming elections.”

Charlie Kolean, RED PAC's chief strategist, added that "[i]t’s crucial now more than ever, to back candidates who aren’t afraid to stand up for their conservative beliefs. The candidates we’ve endorsed have proven time and again their dedication to principles that put the interests of their communities first."

The police jury board is operates as both the executive and legislative body of a parish government. According to the Police Jury Association of Louisiana, parish governments are responsible for road and bridge construction and maintenance, drainage, sewerage, solid waste disposal, fire protection, recreations and parks, parish prison construction and maintenance, road lighting and marking, many water works, health units and hospitals, among other duties. They are also in charge of passing ordinances and budget matters for the parish.