I'm Joel Watson, Jr.
I've spent over a decade in communications, policy, and government relations.
About Me
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Lifelong Louisianan ​
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Currently serving as Louisiana Deputy Secretary of State for Outreach Services, Louisiana Department of State
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Ten years of experience in politics and government
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Specializing in communications, policy, and government relations
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
KTVE (Monroe, LA),
January 27, 2025
Governing Body of Louisiana's Republican Party Wants Paper Ballots Only, Secretary of State Says Not So Fast
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Associated Press,
November 19, 2024
Multiple Election Offices Report Receiving Mailed Ballots Misdirected From Other States
WVUE (New Orleans)​,
November 5, 2024
Election Procedures and Voting Integrity
Fox News,
November 29, 2022:
Louisiana Amendment 1 Seeks to Prevent Noncitizen Voting
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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
Joel Watson, Jr.
Live Now from Fox, March 23, 2024
Interview on Louisiana's Presidential Primary
WRITINGS
Fall 2024-Winter 2025: NASS IDEAS Award Submission, Know on the Geaux
April 11, 2023: Secretary Ardoin Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
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April 6, 2023: There's Nothing "Sexy" About Ranked Choice Voting
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December 19, 2022: Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin Bans TikTok on Department of State Devices,
Calls on Governor Edwards to Issue Ban on All State-Issued Devices
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December 17, 2021: National award-winning submission on behalf of the Louisiana Department of State
for the National Association of Secretaries of State IDEAS Award: Operation Geaux Vote
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June 30, 2022: Secretary Ardoin Announces Voting System Commission Recommendations
May 14, 2020: Letter to the Louisiana Congressional Delegation on federal election regulations and funding