By JIM BUTLER

Reddex Washington Jr. hopes to make the same jump Ed Larvadain III accomplished four years ago – from the Alexandria City Council to the House District 26 seat.

Larvadain mobilized his first campaign after Jeff Hall was elected mayor and resigned the House post to take the City Hall job in December 2018.

A special election was called for February 2019 to fill Hall’s unexpired term.

Larvadain put $1,100 of his money in a campaign fund, raised another four grand and launched a winning effort.

Between that February victory and the October primary for a full term he collected $21,000, including $13,900 from Political Action Committees, according to his campaign finance reports.

He defeated two challengers in that vote.

Whether Washington, or any other potential candidate, can duplicate Larvadain’s appeal to PAC purses could be a key factor in this fall’s campaign.

According to the most recent filings, Larvadain raised $21,000 in 2022, including $9,600 from PACS representing a variety of interests.

His campaign fund reported spending $10,000 and having $31,000 on hand Dec. 31.

Washington has not yet filed a campaign organizational statement. The next required finance filing for legislative candidates is 30 days prior to the October primary.

Specifics regarding campaign financing can be read at the Louisiana Ethics Administration website.

PHOTO – House District 26 Rep. Ed Larvadain III (Courtesy photo)