Louisiana Democratic Party

What Louisiana Democratic Party does

The Louisiana Democratic Party (LDP) is the state-affiliated branch of the U.S. Democratic Party, headquartered at 701 Government Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The organization functions as a political party committee rather than a commercial enterprise: it mobilizes Democratic-leaning voters across Louisiana through grassroots organizing (door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, postcard campaigns), statewide event tours such as the 18-city 'No More Silence: Road to the Polls' initiative, and voter protection programs including the 'Purge Protection Project' that contacts inactive voters facing roll purges. It also coordinates campaign support for Democratic candidates at federal, state, and local levels, working directly with elected officials including U.S. Representatives Troy Carter (2nd District) and Cleo Fields (6th District), Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Gerald Boudreaux, and House Democratic Caucus Chair Kyle Green.

The party's technology footprint is limited to standard digital organizing infrastructure: the louisianianadems.org website, an email communications system, social media presence on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and online donation processing through ActBlue and Good Change. A separate online merchandise store at store.lademo.org sells campaign apparel and accessories. The party has no proprietary software products, no app, no patents, and no disclosed AI or ML capabilities. Its coalition infrastructure is organized through official caucuses (Disability, LGBTQIA, and Women's), the Young Democrats of Louisiana, and affiliated operational committees (DSCC, DPEC).

Revenue is generated through individual donations solicited via the website, email campaigns, events, and online fundraising platforms, supplemented by periodic investments from the Democratic National Committee. A $55,000 DNC investment was announced on September 27, 2024, specifically directed toward organizing in the new 6th Congressional District. Leadership comprises Chair Randal L. Gaines, a former three-term Louisiana State Representative elected to the role in April 2024, and Interim Executive Director Drew Prestridge, hired in May 2024 with prior experience as Finance Director during John Bel Edwards' 2015 gubernatorial campaign. The party operates with 12 staff and reports no publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Louisiana Democratic Party

Legal name

Louisiana Democratic Party

Website

https://louisianadems.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Louisiana Democratic Party is the state affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party, headquartered in Baton Rouge. It mobilizes Democratic voters through grassroots organizing, statewide tours, voter protection programs, and campaign support for federal, state, and local candidates across Louisiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Political Party Operations

NAICS

Political Organizations (813940), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy (BPAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electoral Support & Election Observation (BPADAGAA), Political/GOTV & Advocacy Calling (Campaigns) (BPAAADAK)

Keywords

• Political party organizing
• Voter mobilization
• Grassroots campaigning
• GOTV operations
• Campaign fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Campaign Contributions: The Louisiana Democratic Party raises funds through individual donations, campaign contributions, and online fundraising platforms. Donations are solicited through the party website, email campaigns, and events. The party also receives investment from the Democratic National Committee.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Louisiana Democratic Party operates as the state affiliate of the national Democratic Party, delivering grassroots voter mobilization, candidate support, and political advocacy across Louisiana. It coordinates get-out-the-vote initiatives such as the 'Do Something Louisiana' campaign and the 'Purge Protection Project', runs statewide organizing tours like 'No More Silence: Road to the Polls', and provides campaign infrastructure and fundraising support to Democratic candidates through online platforms including ActBlue and Good Change.

Product overview

The Louisiana Democratic Party website serves as the official digital presence for the state political party, providing voter registration tools, volunteer recruitment, event information, news updates, donation processing, and an online merchandise store. The site functions as a campaign organizing and communication platform rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voter Registration and Mobilization Services Provides voter registration support and direct voter contact including door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, postcard campaigns and community events to mobilize Democratic-leaning voters across Louisiana. Targeted at Louisiana Democratic voters and supporters.
• Purge Protection Project Voter protection initiative that identifies inactive Louisiana Democratic voters purged from voter rolls and contacts them to assist with re-registration before the October 15 deadline. Targeted at purged or inactive registered Democratic voters in Louisiana.
• 'Do Something Louisiana' GOTV Initiative Grassroots get-out-the-vote initiative that engages Louisiana Democratic supporters through community events, volunteer activities, and voter turnout efforts ahead of elections. Targeted at Louisiana Democratic volunteers and voters.
• Online Donation and Contribution Platform Online platform enabling supporters to make campaign contributions and party donations via ActBlue and Good Change. Targeted at individual donors and supporters of the Louisiana Democratic Party.
• Party Merchandise Online Store E-commerce storefront at store.lademo.org selling party-branded campaign merchandise such as apparel and mugs. Targeted at Louisiana Democratic supporters and the general public.
• 'No More Silence: Road to the Polls' Statewide Tour An 18-city statewide organizing tour event series held across Louisiana to mobilize Democratic voters ahead of November elections through in-person events and organizing activities. Targeted at Louisiana Democratic voters, supporters and community members.
• Campaign Infrastructure and Candidate Support Coordinated campaign infrastructure providing fundraising support, field operations, and Executive Committee representation to Democratic candidates running for federal, state and local office in Louisiana through DPEC and DSCC. Targeted at Democratic candidates and their campaign teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 251 wins and over performances out of 281 special elections since Trump election
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Young Democrats of Louisiana (YDL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated youth organization dedicated to engaging and empowering young people in Louisiana to participate in the political process. The organization advocates for progressive values and works toward a better future for all Louisiana residents. YDL President Jay Braxton has collaborated with LDP on issues like academic freedom and has participated in party statements.
• Disability CaucusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial caucus of the Louisiana Democratic Party focused on disability rights and issues affecting voters with disabilities. Listed as one of the party's official caucus organizations.
• LGBTQIA CaucusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial caucus of the Louisiana Democratic Party focused on LGBTQIA rights and community engagement. Listed as one of the party's official caucus organizations.
• Women's CaucusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial caucus of the Louisiana Democratic Party focused on women's rights and issues. Co-chaired by Pamela Steeg. Listed as one of the party's official caucus organizations.
• DSCC (Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Democratic Party committee dedicated to electing Democrats to the U.S. Senate. The Louisiana DSCC met to elect Congressional District Representatives to the LDP Executive Committee and participated in the 2024 DNC Convention delegation selection.
• DPEC (Democratic Party Executive Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisiana Democratic Party's Executive Committee that works with DSCC to elect Congressional District Representatives to the LDP Executive Committee.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• North Carolina Democratic Party: State Democratic Party in another competitive Southern/battleground jurisdiction, sharing comparable operational challenges around voter suppression, statewide organizing, and DNC coordination.
• Mississippi Democratic Party: State Democratic Party affiliate in another Republican-leaning Southern state with overlapping challenges around rural organizing, small donor fundraising, and candidate recruitment.
• Republican Party of Louisiana: The state-level counterpart and primary electoral competitor to the Louisiana Democratic Party, operating in the same Louisiana geography with the same voter-mobilization mission and parallel caucus/committee structure.
• Texas Democratic Party: State Democratic Party affiliate operating in another large, Republican-leaning Southern state with similar challenges in voter mobilization, GOTV operations, and competing against entrenched Republican majorities.
• Democratic Party of Georgia: State Democratic Party that has built a successful organizing model in a competitive Southern state, offering a peer reference for grassroots infrastructure, voter protection, and statewide field operations.
• Alabama Democratic Party: State Democratic Party affiliate operating in a deeply conservative Southern state with similar structural challenges around voter mobilization, GOP dominance, and limited DNC resourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Democratic National Committee (DNC): National parent organization and primary funding source for the Louisiana Democratic Party; coordinates state parties, sets strategic priorities, and allocates investments across all 50 states and territories.
• Republican National Committee (RNC): National counterpart to the DNC and the umbrella organization supporting state-level Republican parties including the Republican Party of Louisiana; sets the broader competitive environment in which the Louisiana Democratic Party operates.

Others

• When We All Vote: Nonpartisan voter registration and turnout nonprofit with active state-level organizing, comparable to the Louisiana Democratic Party's voter registration and GOTV programming on a mission-aligned basis.
• America Votes: Civic engagement coalition that coordinates progressive voter mobilization efforts, including in Louisiana; functions as a peer ecosystem participant enabling Democratic-aligned voter turnout infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LaDemos
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaDemoParty
• Instagraminstagram.com/lademos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/louisiana-democratic-party

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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