Joy Walters is a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 4 . Elected in November 2023, she took office in January 2024 and is eligible to serve through 2032. From Shreveport, Louisiana, she focuses on criminal justice reform, labor rights, infrastructure, and issues affecting women and children. Notable committee roles include Administration of Criminal Justice, Labor and Industrial Relations, Transportation, Highways and Public Works, and House Select Committee on Women and Children; she is also a member of the Democratic Caucus, Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, and Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy from Wiley College; Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary; Master of Theology from Emory University; certificate from Yale University’s Women’s Campaign School.
• Professional Background: Worked as an aide in the Louisiana State Senate and for former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu; current occupation listed as Executive Researcher.
• Political Experience: Ran unsuccessfully for office in 2019; won election to House District 4 in 2023. Active in community service, including Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.