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Bob Hensgens
| Bob Hensgens | ||
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| Louisiana House Of Representatives District 47 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| May 10, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,800/year | |
| Per diem | $6,000/year for expenses; $149/day per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 19, 2011 | |
| First elected | April 30, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor, Gueydan | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | managing partner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hensgens' professional experience includes working as a managing partner of MH3F HealthCare. He graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in business administration. Hensgens formerly served as President of the Gueydan Chamber of Commerce and Hospital Service Director for Vermilion Parish Hospital Service District 3. He is married to his wife, Nancy.[2] Hensgens is formerly the mayor of Gueydan, LA.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Hensgens served on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Vice Chair
- Appropriations
- Health and Welfare
- Joint Legislative Budget Committee
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Hensgens served on the following committees:
Campaign themes
2011
On his 2011 campaign Facebook page, Hensgens outlines his policy platform:
- "My christian values guide our family every day. I am 100% pro life and committed to protect the unborn. I am pro gun and a hunter. I will fight to protect the rights of the culture of our community. Defending our land against erosion and salt water intrusion, demanding the right to drill. We must protect our economy and way of life... I will fight to keep government out of the way of business, while providing the necessary infrastructure to get the job done... My roots run deep in both Vermilion and Cameron Parish, therefore I understand the needs of its people. I will fight the same fight that I have as Mayor of Gueydan."
Elections
2011
General election
On October 22, 2011, Hensgens won re-election to District 47 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the October 22 primary, assuring his re-election.
Special election
Hensgens defeated fellow Republican Linda Hardee in the April 30th special election. Since only two candidates qualified for the ballot, no run-off election was necessary.[3][4]
| Louisiana House of Representatives Special Election, District 47 (2011) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bob Hensgens (R)
|
3,477 | |||
| Linda Hardee (R) | 3,165 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Hensgens received $149,241 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Hensgens's campaign in 2011 | |
| Hensgens, Craig (Bob) | $83,701 |
| Republican Legislative Delegation Campaign Cmte Of Louisiana | $2,500 |
| N R Broussard Landing Inc | $2,500 |
| Bobby Jindal Campaign Comm | $2,500 |
| Smith, Richard | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $149,241 |
External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Rep. Bob Hensgens
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Official campaign Facebook profile
References
- ↑ Vermillion Today, "Hensgens sworn in as Louisiana legislator," May 14, 2011
- ↑ Campaign Facebook, "Info"
- ↑ Daily Journal, "Republican Bob Hensgens wins special primary election for open Acadiana-area La. House seat," April 30, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "April 30, 2011 special election results," accessed August 24, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
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