Stephen Wagley

Stephen Wagley met his wife, Katherine, at LSU, and they now have two daughters.¹ He was homeschooled and played football at Central High School in his senior year before playing at McNeese State.¹ He later completed his business degree at LSU.¹

Wagley grew up in Louisiana and has lived in the Baton Rouge area since childhood.¹ His career is in his family's business, Delta College, a private career school that trains healthcare workers at campuses across Louisiana.¹ As chief operating officer, his responsibilities have included campus oversight and business operations, with more than 200 employees under his management, according to his campaign biography.¹

His community life includes serving as an ordained deacon at Zoar Baptist Church in Central, teaching Sunday school and participating in mission trips.¹ He also belongs to the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge and has helped lead its new member welcome committee.¹ He describes advocacy on school choice, veterans' education benefits and workforce development.¹

For Congress, Wagley opposes abortion, supports gun rights and more rural business loans and broadband, and says he would oppose bills backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.² His opponents include Chauna Banks and Rick Edmonds.³ The November 3 open primary can lead to a December 12 runoff.⁴