| Don Cazayoux | |
 U.S. Representative Don Cazayoux |
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| Preceded by | Richard Baker |
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Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
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| In office 2000 – May 6, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Robert "Rob" Marionneaux, Jr. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America The Louisiana's 6th congressional district is located in the center of south Louisiana and contains the state capital Baton Rouge, plus the western half of the Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Richard Hugh Baker (born May 22 1948) an American Politician,is a Lobbyist and former Republican member of the Leadership of the House List of Speakers of the Louisiana House of RepresentativesThe Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common |
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| Born | January 17, 1964 New Roads, La. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cherie Cazayoux |
| Children | Michael, Chavanne, and Katie Cazayoux |
| Residence | New Roads, Louisiana  |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Congressman Don Cazayoux |
Donald J. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. New Roads (Ville des Nouvelles-Rues is a city in and the Parish seat of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. An attorney at law (or attorney-at-law) in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute Cazayoux, Jr. (pronounced ['kæʒu]), usually known as Don Cazayoux (born January 17, 1964), is the new Democratic U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 6th congressional district. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. The Louisiana's 6th congressional district is located in the center of south Louisiana and contains the state capital Baton Rouge, plus the western half of the [1] He won the special election held on May 3, 2008, to fill the seat vacated on February 2 by Republican U.S. Representative Richard H. Baker of Baton Rouge. The February 2, 2008 resignation of Republican Richard Baker triggered a special election for Louisiana's 6th district. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. Richard Hugh Baker (born May 22 1948) an American Politician,is a Lobbyist and former Republican member of the Baton Rouge (French Bâton-Rouge ˌbætən ˈruːdʒ in English, and in French) is the capital city of Louisiana. He defeated Republican nominee Louis E. "Woody" Jenkins and took his oath of office from Speaker Nancy Pelosi on May 6. Louis Elwood "Woody" Jenkins (born January 3, 1947) is a Newspaper editor in Baton Rouge, and was a member of the The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a legislative body Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi (born March 26 1940 is the current Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. [2]
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Early life
Originally from New Roads, Cazayoux is Roman Catholic. New Roads (Ville des Nouvelles-Rues is a city in and the Parish seat of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. He graduated from the Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee in 1982. Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee is a Catholic Interparochial school in New Roads Louisiana. [3] He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. After finishing his studies, Cazayoux practiced law and then became a prosecutor for Pointe Coupee Parish. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, generally known as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public, Coeducational Baton Rouge (French Bâton-Rouge ˌbætən ˈruːdʒ in English, and in French) is the capital city of Louisiana. Juris Doctor (abbreviated JD or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a first professional graduate degree and Professional Georgetown University is a Jesuit Private university located in Georgetown Washington D Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Pointe Coupee Parish, pronounced "Pwent Koo-Pay" and (pronounced "Point Coo-Pea" in English) (Paroisse de la Pointe-Coupée is a Parish As an Assistant District Attorney under 18th Judicial District Attorney, Richard "Ricky" Ward, he never lost a jury trial.
Louisiana Legislature
Cazayoux was first elected to the state legislature in 1999. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) He represented District 18, a heavily Democratic district that includes his home in Pointe Coupee Parish as well as Iberville, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana parishes. Pointe Coupee Parish, pronounced "Pwent Koo-Pay" and (pronounced "Point Coo-Pea" in English) (Paroisse de la Pointe-Coupée is a Parish Iberville Parish ( French: Paroisse d'Iberville) is a Parish located south of Baton Rouge in the U West Baton Rouge Parish (Paroisse de Baton Rouge Ouest is a Parish located in the U West Feliciana Parish is a Parish located in the US state of Louisiana. In the legislature, he became one of the few freshmen ever appointed to the powerful Appropriations Committee. He also worked for passage of laws to assist law enforcement in cracking down on child sexual predators.
After his reelection in 2007, Cazayoux attempted to become Speaker of the state House, but the position went to Republican Jim Tucker of the New Orleans suburbs. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. James Wayne Tucker, known as Jim Tucker (born 1964) the choice of Governor Bobby Jindal South San Jose (cropjpg||thumb|A suburban development in San Jose California.
Congressional election
Cazayoux announced his candidacy for the 6th District shortly after Baker resigned. The February 2, 2008 resignation of Republican Richard Baker triggered a special election for Louisiana's 6th district. With the strong backing of the national party, he easily defeated fellow state representative Michael L. Jackson, who represents a portion of Baton Rouge, in the Democratic primary.
Jenkins is a newspaper publisher who represented part of Baton Rouge in the Louisiana House from 1972 to 2000. A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of Literature or Information &ndash the activity of making information available for public view In the special election, Cazayoux received 49,702 votes (49. 2 percent), to Jenkins' 46,741 (46. 3 percent). Three minor candidates shared the remaining 4. 52 percent of the ballots cast. Cazayoux clinched the seat with a nearly 5,000-vote margin in Jenkins' own East Baton Rouge Parish. East Baton Rouge Parish (Paroisse de Bâton-Rouge Est is a Parish located in the U Jenkins' greatest strength was in Livingston Parish, a heavily Republican suburb of Baton Rouge. Livingston Parish is a Parish located in the US state of Louisiana. [4] The defeat marked Jenkins' fifth defeat for major office — U.S. Senate in 1978, 1980, and 1996, and the former position of Louisiana elections commissioner in 1999. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
In his congressional bid, Cazayoux had the support of organized labor, including the United Steelworkers,[5] as well as many traditional Democratic constituency groups. A trade union or labour union is an organization of workers who have banded together to achieve common goals in key areas such as wages hours and working conditions forming Template talkInfobox Union for usage --> The United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied Industrial Cazayoux ran several ads making sport of difficulties people may have pronouncing his Cajun last name. Cajuns ('keʒən les Cadiens are an Ethnic group mainly living in Louisiana, consisting of the descendants of Acadian exiles and peoples of other His first ad began with his daughters saying their father might have a hard time in the race because of it. [6] The National Republican Congressional Committee released an ad referring to him as "Don Tax You. "NRCC" redirects here For the organization of Canadian collectives see Neighbouring Rights Collective of Canada. "[7]
Cazayoux is the first Democrat to represent the 6th since four-term incumbent John Rarick was defeated in the 1974 Democratic primary. John Richard Rarick Sr (born January 29, 1924) is a lawyer in St Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. The seat was won that fall by Republican Henson Moore, who held it for twelve years before giving way to Baker in 1987. William Henson Moore III (born October 4, 1939) is a retired Attorney and Businessman who is a former member of the U
Cazayoux is running for a full term in November. [8]
Politics
Cazayoux is considered a moderate-to-conservative Democrat, which is typical for most Louisiana Democrats outside New Orleans. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana He strongly supports the right to life and gun rights. [9] The latter stance earned him an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association. The National Rifle Association, or NRA, is a non-profit ( 501(c(4) group dedicated to the protection of the Second Amendment of the [10] He also supports expanding SCHIP, and favors withdrawing U. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP is a United States federal government program that gives funds to states in order to provide Health insurance S. forces from Iraq. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. He calls himself "a John Breaux Democrat. John Berlinger Breaux (bɹo (born March 1, 1944) is a former United States senator from Louisiana who served from 1987 until 2005 "[11]
Personal life
Cazayoux is a former president of the New Roads branch of the Lions Club (2002-2003). Lions Clubs International (LCI is the world's largest Secular service organization with over 44500 clubs and more than 1 He and his wife, Cherie (married 1986), have three children, Michael, Chavanne, and Katie. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) [12] Cazayoux is a distant relative of former U. S. Representative Lindy Boggs of New Orleans. Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs usually known as Lindy Boggs (born March 13, 1916) is a United States Political figure who [2]
See also
References
- ^ Office of the clerk, U.S. House of Represenative: New To the Web site 5/6/2008
- ^ a b 2theadvocate.com | News | Cazayoux takes oath, joins House — Baton Rouge, LA
- ^ http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members.asp?ID=18
- ^ Louisiana Secretary of State-Multi-Parish Elections Inquiry
- ^ Endorsement by United Steelworkers
- ^ www.youtube.com "Not Easy" posted by Cazayoux's campaign
- ^ www.youtube.com "Don Cazayoux: Tax You Ad" posted by the NRCC
- ^ Louisiana Secretary of State-Multi-Parish Elections Inquiry
- ^ Cazayoux on the issues
- ^ Newsmax.com - Dems Hopeful in La. House Race
- ^ www.youtube.com "Been Fighting" posted by Cazayoux's campaign
- ^ Don Cazayoux for Congress | Meet Don
External links
- Congressman Don Cazayoux official U. The February 2, 2008 resignation of Republican Richard Baker triggered a special election for Louisiana's 6th district. S. House website
- Don Cazayoux U.S. Congress official campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Current Bills Sponsored at StateSurge. The Biographical Directory of the United States Congress is a Biographical dictionary of all present and former members of the United States Congress as The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D The Federal Election Commission (or FEC) is an independent regulatory agency that was founded in 1975 by the United States Congress to regulate the The Center for Responsive Politics (CRP is a nonpartisan research group based in Washington D Project Vote Smart ( PVS) is a Non-profit, Non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in com
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| Preceded by Robert "Rob" Marionneaux, Jr. |
Lousiania State Representative, 18th District 2000–2008 |
Succeeded by TBD |
| Preceded by Richard Baker |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 6th congressional district May 6, 2008 – present |
Incumbent |