Carla Blanchard Dartez
Carla Blanchard Dartez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| In office January 2000 – 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Dudley Anthony "Butch" Gautreaux |
| Succeeded by | Joe Harrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1965 (age 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lenny J. Dartez |
| Residence(s) | Morgan City St. Mary Parish Louisiana |
Carla Blanchard Dartez (born September 1965) is a Democratic former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 51 (Assumption, St. Mary, and Terrebonne parishes). She was first elected to that office in 1999 and took her seat in January 2000.
In 2007, Dartez came to national attention after remarks she made calling a civil rights activist "Buckwheat" after a campaign event became public.[1][2][3] The term, in reference to the Little Rascals character of the same name, is considered a racial slur.[1] Dartez apologized.[4] The local chapter of the NAACP threw its support behind her Republican opponent, Joe Harrison of Napoleonville in Assumption Parish, in the general election held on November 17, 2007. Dartez polled 3,276 votes to Harrison's 4,338.[5]
Dartez retired in 2008. She resides in Morgan City in St. Mary Parish.
References
- ^ a b "Dartez Sparks Outrage Over 'Buckwheat' Remark". The Seattle Medium. November 15, 2007. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ "Lawmaker Calls Black Activist "Buckwheat" - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. November 13, 2007. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Freeman Jr., Eric (November 16, 2007). "Buckwheat returns to disrupt Louisiana politics". Reveille. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ "Candidate Apologizes For 'Buckwheat' Remark". Wdsu.com. November 12, 2007. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2010.
- ^ Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, November 18, 2007