Jeff Sadow

Jeff Sadow is an associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport, a frequent media commentator on state politics, and a columnist on Louisiana government and the state legislature.

Independent La. Mayor Finds Success Not Because of Ideology, But Because He Actually Puts Voters First

Concerning his initial election in 2020, Monroe, Louisiana independent Mayor Ellis could have been written off as a fluke. He defeated nearly two-decade incumbent Jamie Mayo, who like 64 percent of the population is black and like 54 percent of the electorate is a Democrat.

By Jeff Sadow

May 22, 2024

Independent La. Mayor Finds Success Not Because of Ideology, But Because He Actually Puts Voters First