Valarie Dawn Hope Hodges | |
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| Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | J. Rogers Pope |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
| In office January 9, 2012 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bodi White |
| Succeeded by | Kellee Hennessy Dickerson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1955 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Denham Springs, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Central High School |
| Occupation | Politician, businessperson |
Valarie Dawn Hope Hodges (born March 12, 1955) is a politician and businessperson from Denham Springs, Louisiana. She is a member of the Republican Party and represented the 64th state House district of the Louisiana House of Representatives which includes the rural portions of northwest Livingston Parish and northeast East Baton Rouge parish including the areas of Pride and Watson from January 2012 to January 2024.[1] On January 8, 2024, she assumed her role in the Louisiana State Senate where she represents the constituents of the 13th district which largely encompasses Livingston Parish north of Interstate 12.[2]