top of page

I'm Joel Watson, Jr.

I've spent over a decade in communications, policy, and government relations.

137217329_10225390523129447_5639494096305128126_n.jpg

About Me

  • Lifelong Louisianan ​

  • Currently serving as Louisiana Deputy Secretary of State for Outreach Services, Louisiana Department of State

  • Ten years of experience in politics and government

  • Specializing in communications, policy, and government relations 

MEDIA INTERVIEWS

Fox News, November 29, 2022: 
Louisiana Amendment 1 Seeks to Prevent Noncitizen Voting

BRProud, December 26, 2022:
Louisiana TikTok Bill Explained: Lawmakers, TikTok Officials Weigh In

​

Louisiana Illuminator, February 8, 2023:
Early Voting Task Force Calls on Legislature to Adequately Fund Elections

​

OpenLine, April 4, 2023:
Deputy Secretary Joel Watson, Jr. Interview with Tedd Dumas on OpenLine

​

Louisiana Radio Network, December 19, 2022:
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin Bans TikTok on Department of State Devices

​

Louisiana Radio Network, December 5, 2022:
The Secretary of State's Office Anticipates 15 Percent of Registered Voters Will Vote in December 10th Election

​

BRProud, October 28, 2022:
Republicans Pull Ahead in Initial Early Voting Turnout

VIDEOS

 

 

Election Assistance Commission's 
HAVA at 20: Panel 3:
Current Issues in Election Administration

 

 

Deputy Secretary Joel Watson Jr.'s 
Presentation, Louisiana Task Force on Early Voting:
Early Voting in Louisiana

 

 

Deputy Secretary Joel Watson Jr.
on KPEL Radio, December 20, 2022
discussing Dept. of State TikTok ban

bottom of page