Larry Selders

Larry C. Selders (1981 or 1982 – July 7, 2026) was an American politician who served as a member of the Louisiana Senate from the 14th district from 2025 until his death in 2026. He previously represented the 67th district in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2020 to 2025.

Early life and education Larry C. Selders attended Louisiana State University Laboratory School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social work from Southern University in 2005. He worked for Collis Temple Jr., a group home for troubled adolescents, while in college. Selders was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2019, defeating Leah Cullins in a runoff election. He succeeded Patricia Haynes Smith, who was term limited. He took office on January 13, 2020, and served until his resignation on February 27, 2025, with an effective end date of March 10, 2025. He served on the agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, and rural development; health and welfare; and the ways and means committees. He also served on the joint legislative committee on capital outlay and the house select committee on homeland security. He was elected to the Louisiana Senate in a 2025 special election.

DWI Arrest Selders was arrested for DWI, reckless operation, and driving under suspension in the early morning hours of August 21, 2022. He was accused of speeding and doing burnouts while over the legal limit near the LSU campus, in his legislative district. Selders subsequently issued an apology for the arrest on social media.

Personal life and death Selders married Kendra Michael. They had two sons.