Markeda Ann Cottonham is a proud mother, entrepreneur, and active community advocate who believes deeply in Louisiana’s potential. She knows that with strong, principled, and people-focused leadership, our state can rise to become one of the most successful and thriving places in America
With hands-on training in legislative drafting, a commitment grounded in faith, and the unstoppable determination to fight for what’s right, Markeda is driven by purpose—not politics. She refuses to be pulled to the extremes of the far right or far left. Instead, she stands firmly in the center of common-sense leadership—the kind that puts Louisiana families, workers, and communities first.
Markeda is running for the United States Senate because she believes Louisiana deserves representation that listens more than it argues, solves more than it divides, and leads with service rather than ego.
Practical. Balanced. Determined.
Markeda Ann Cottonham is the voice of real Louisiana—and she’s ready to bring that voice to Washington.
