Senator Larry Selders Remembered | Lake Charles News

Lake Charles Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

Louisiana mourns the sudden passing of Senator Larry Selders, a 44-year-old Democrat from Baton Rouge who died of a heart attack at an event Tuesday night. Just one year into his Senate term—following his predecessor Cleo Fields’ move to Congress—Selders was already making a mark, having previously served as a state representative. Tributes call him a “true man of the people,” praising his impact on his district. He leaves behind his wife and two sons. His May hospitalization for a heart condition had raised concerns, but he was reportedly receiving care at the time. Funeral services are…