Kathy Edmonston

Kathy Edmonston
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 88th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2020
Preceded by John Berthelot
Personal details
PartyRepublican
EducationLouisiana State University (BA)
ProfessionPolitician

Kathy Edmonston is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. She represents District 88 and is a member of the Republican Party and the Louisiana Freedom Caucus.[1] She assumed office on January 13, 2020.

Edmonston has expressed vaccine-hesitant stances, and has tried to pass legislation that would inform parents of the ability to opt-out of school vaccine requirements.[2][3][4]

She was previously a member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education representing District 6 from 2016 to 2020.[5]

References

  1. ^ Report, Staff. "Rep. Kathy Edmonston announced candidacy for re-election in District 88". Gonzales Weekly Citizen. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
  2. ^ Hutchinson, Piper. "Louisiana governor vetoes anti-vaccine bill". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  3. ^ "HB182". www.legis.la.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  4. ^ "Louisiana legislature passes bills to make vaccines not required in schools". BRProud.com. 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  5. ^ "Louisiana House Member Page". house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved 2021-03-15.