Butch Gautreaux
| Butch Gautreaux | ||
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| Louisiana State Senate District 21 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000-2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 17, 2007 | |
| First elected | November, 1999 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Louisiana House of Representatives | ||
| 1996-2000 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 12, 1947 | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Gautreaux attended Nicholls State University.
Gautreaux served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972. He then worked in tire sales from 1972 to 1976. From 1996 to 2000 he was Vice President of Marketing for Marsianin, Limited Liability Company Industrial Contractors. He is currently owner of a retail home appliance and electronics store.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Gautreaux served on the following committees:
- Health & Welfare Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Louisiana State Senate, Chair
- Revenue & Fiscal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Transportation, Highways & Public Works Committee, Louisiana State Senate
2008-2009
In the 2008-2009 legislative session, Gautreaux served on the following committees:
- Judiciary B Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Revenue & Fiscal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Transportation, Highways & Public Works Committee, Louisiana State Senate
Elections
2011
Gautreaux could not seek re-election in 2011 due to term limits.
2007
In 2007 Gautreaux was re-elected to the Louisiana State Senate District 21. Gautreaux (D) finished with 25,348 votes while his opponent Clayton Diaz (R) finished with 10,372 votes.[1]
| Louisiana State Senate District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Butch Gautreaux (D)
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25,348 | |||
| Clayton Diaz (R) | 10,372 | |||
Campaign donors
2007
In 2007, a year in which Gautreaux was up for election, he collected $233,518 in donations.[2]
His five largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Campaign Committee of Louisiana | $9,000 |
| Apollo Energy | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Dental Association | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Realtors Association | $3,000 |
| Crescent River Port Pilots Association | $3,000 |
Personal
Gautreaux has a wife, Marilyn Mire.
External links
- Butch Gautreaux's campaign website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 1999
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Louisiana State Senate District 21 2000–2012 |
Succeeded by R.L. Allain II |
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