Karen Carter Peterson could make Louisiana history with run for Congress
Louisiana Senator Karen Carter Peterson speaks onstage at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival) Karen Carter Peterson has already reignited progressive leadership in Louisiana as a state senator, party leader, lawyer, and Democratic national official. Now, she has pledged to advance her service by representing Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, if elected as their first Black woman congresswoman on March 20. Louisiana State Senator Karen Carter Peterson. (Photo: Senate.la.gov) Peterso...
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