John Day

John Day served in the U.S. Navy from 1994 to 1996. He earned a high school diploma from Sam Houston High School. His career experience includes working as a writer.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

John Day was born in Shreveport, raised in Lake Charles and graduated from Sam Houston High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1994–1998, he came home with a lifelong belief in service, discipline and doing the job the right way.

John and his wife, Amanda Hardy Day, have four grown children — Nickolas, Julia, Benjamin and Draven. With three still at home while attending college, their house is a full one; one dog and four cats, plenty of noise and plenty of love.

John splits his time between professional writing, traveling with Amanda for work and working towards producing film projects designed to make an impact. Whenever they can, they are on the road together across South Louisiana — taking in the sights, color and beauty of the region. Whether attending or volunteering at festivals and community gatherings they enjoy spending time with the people who make this place what it is; home.

In early February, after a house fire nearly took everything their family owned — everything but their lives and pets — John made a decision. He was not going to wait around for someone else to fight for regular people. He decided to use his time and talents to better represent the Americans of Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District — to listen, to show up, and to do the work.

Experience

After returning from the U.S. Navy (1994–1998), John built a career in the real economy—working across industries where results matter. He’s done private business development and consulting, inc

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I’m running because I want my kids to see something real: that you can still make a difference in this country with your voice and your vote—even when it feels like nobody’s listening. The time is now. Not “someday.” Not “after the next crisis.” Now.

And I’m running because Louisiana deserves better than embarrassment and performance politics. We deserve a representative who shows up, does the work, and fights for the people who actually keep this place running. When your Congressman has one of the worst attendance records, when he’s proud of being “loud” but not proud of being “present,” when he votes against collective bargaining—something that matters in a working state like ours—that’s not strength. That’s a failure of the job.Government should work for the people — not the parties.

I’m running to deliver results you can feel at home: lower costs, better pay, safer communities, and real storm protection — with honesty, accountability, and respect for taxpayers.

That means protecting your freedom to make your own personal medical decisions, defending the dignity and worth of every person, and building a Louisiana where opportunity is real for everyone willing to work for it.

It also means an all-of-the-above energy strategy — supporting the oil and gas jobs that power our economy and investing in renewable energy to lower costs, strengthen our grid, and secure our future.

No drama. No labels. Just work.Cost of Living & Economy

Lower everyday costs. Raise take-home pay. Support Louisiana jobs — from oil and gas to small business — while investing in renewable energy to lower bills and keep our economy competitive.

Healthcare Close to Home

Care you can access. Costs you can afford. Protect your right to make your own medical decisions, expand rural care, and put patients — not politicians — in charge of healthcare.

Housing and Home Affordability

Keep families in their homes. Support first-time buyers. Everyone deserves a fair shot — and to be treated with basic human dignity and respect, no matter who they are.

Insurance That Works

Fair rates. Clear rules. Faster claims. Hold insurance companies accountable.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare, Insurance and Oversight.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Charles Boustany

Louisiana State Democratic Party

SWLA Builders and Trade Union

Louisiana LGBTQ Equality Caucus