A ‘gentle giant’: State Sen. Larry Selders, who represented Baton Rouge, dies

Selders, 44, joined the Louisiana Legislature as a state representative for House District 67 in 2021. He then won a special election for the 14th Senate District in 2025, succeeding Cleo Fields who had won a seat in Congress.

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 599

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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State Sen. Larry Selders, D-Baton Rouge, died suddenly Tuesday evening after collapsing at his son’s football practice. He leaves behind his wife, Dr. Kendra Michael, and two sons, Larry and Luke.

Selders, 44, joined the Louisiana Legislature as a state representative for House District 67 in 2020. He then won a special election for the 14th Senate District in 2025, succeeding Cleo Fields who had won a seat in Congress.

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