Baton Rouge, La. – EASTPAC, a political action committee of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), today announced the endorsement of Derek Babcock for Senate District 13.
EASTPAC actively searches for candidates who support job growth policies and economic development in Louisiana,” Milton Graugnard, chair of EASTPAC, said. “Derek’s background uniquely qualifies him to run for Senate District 13.”
EASTPAC covers the greater Baton Rouge area including Livingston parish.
Babcock is a successful insurance agency owner who believes in hard work, American ingenuity and freedom from overbearing government. Babcock is the current Vice Chairman of the Louisiana Family Forum and is a Life Member of the NRA. He and his wife of 20 years, Heather Holland Babcock, have four children and live in the Denham Springs/Walker area.
EASTPAC endorsed Derek Babcock in 2011 in his previous run for the Senate against the incumbent.
“I am honored to receive this important endorsement and look forward to standing with the business leaders in Louisiana to create more jobs for our people,” said Derek Babcock.
“We encourage the voters of Senate District 13 to support Derek Babcock in his efforts to win this important senate seat,” said EASTPAC executive director Brian Landry.