Vinny Mendoza

M.V. Vinny Mendoza was a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 1st Congressional District (map) of Louisiana. He was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), but lost a primary election to Jim Harlan on October 6, 2008.

2008 elections
Mendoza was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), but lost a primary election to Jim Harlan on October 6, 2008.

Committees
Mendoza will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Campaign Contact Information
Campaing Headquarters: 38818 Drott Lane Ponchatoula, LA 70454 For info call: 1 (800) 789-3971 E-mail: cqc@cox.net Fax: (504) 305-1133

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Louisiana and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Louisiana's 1st Congressional District
 * Vinny Mendoza campaign website