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Elbert Guillory
| Elbert Guillory | ||
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| Louisiana State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | May 2, 2009 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Louisiana House of Representatives | ||
| 2004-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Virginia State University | |
| J.D. | Rutgers University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Education
Guillory earned his BS from Virginia State University. He went on to receive his JD from Rutgers University.
Professional experience
Guillory is an attorney.
Political experience
Guillory won a special election to the Louisiana State House of Representatives in 2004. He served in the House until 2009, when he was elected to the Senate in another special election. He has served the Louisiana State Senate since then, representing the 24th district.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Guillory served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Health & Welfare Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Judiciary C Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Louisiana State Senate, Chairman
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Guillory served on the following committees:
- Insurance Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Judiciary C Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Local & Municipal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Louisiana State Senate, Vice Chair
2008-2009
In the 2008-2009 legislative session, Guillory served on the following committees:
- Judiciary C Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Local & Municipal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Louisiana State Senate elections, 2011
Guillory won re-election to the District 24 state Senate seat in 2011. He faced Opelousas Mayor Don Cravins (D) and Kelly Scott (D) in the primary election on October 22, 2011. Guillory and Cravins advanced past the primary to the November 19, 2011 general election.[1][2] Guillory defeated Cravins.[3]
| Louisiana State Senate District 24 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Elbert Guillory Incumbent |
55.7% | 13,183 | |
| Democratic | Don Cravins | 44.3% | 10,504 | |
| Total Votes | 23,687 | |||
| Louisiana State Senate District 24 Blanket Primary, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Don Cravins |
40.7% | 11,210 | |
| Democratic | Elbert Guillory Incumbent |
46.4% | 12,768 | |
| Democratic | Kelly Scott | 12.9% | 3,550 | |
| Total Votes | 27,528 | |||
Races to watch
On September 12, 2011, Bayou Buzz issued a report on the top five Louisiana Senate races to watch. The race between Guillory, Cravins and Scott was ranked as number 5. The report states that Guillory advocated for a redistricting plan pushed for by the Louisiana Family Forum, an affiliate of Focus on the Family, that would have packed black voters into districts, reducing the number of majority-minority seats. This could potentially backfire, especially since Cravins has been popular while serving as Mayor of Opelousas.[4]
2009
Guillory was elected to Louisiana State Senate District 24 in a special election held May 2, 2009.[5]
| Louisiana State Senate District 24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Elbert Guillory (D)
|
7,906 | |||
| Pat Cravins (D) | 4,746 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Guillory received $282,312 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Louisiana State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Elbert Guillory's campaign in 2011 | |
| Guillory, Elbert Lee | $36,020 |
| Bobby Jindal Campaign Cmte | $5,000 |
| Washington State Bank | $5,000 |
| Morrow Morrow Ryan & Bassett | $5,000 |
| Gulf States Life Insurance Co | $4,500 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $282,312 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 13,183 |
| Cost of each vote received | $21.41 |
Recent news
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Elbert Guillory News Feed
- La. Senators Reject Repeal of Science Education Act; Creationism Teaching ... - Christian Post
- Louisiana Senate passes amended Equal Pay for Women Act - NOLA.com
- Study on I-49 South alternative route tabled - The Advocate
- Bill exempting Louisiana guns from federal laws headed to state Senate - NOLA.com
- Louisiana Votes to Keep Creationism in Science Class - Politix - Topix - Politix - Bayoubuzz
- Science was killed in Senate committee: Letter - NOLA.com
- Kevin Cope Doesn't Teach Political Science At LSU? - The Hayride
- Committee focuses on two retirement measures - The Advocate
- Guillory vows to fund vouchers - Opelousas Daily World
- Opelousas Marshals Office Receives New Radios - KATC Lafayette News
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External links
- Elbert Guillory's personal website
- Official Louisiana State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007
- Elbert Guillory on Facebook
References
- ↑ The Advertiser, "Cravins, Guillory at odds in Senate race," August 26, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State "Official Election Results," October 22, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official election results for November 19, 2011," accessed December 6, 2011
- ↑ Bayou Buzz "Vitter, Jindal Ready To Hammer And Louisiana Legislative Races To Watch," September 12, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "May 2, 2009 special election results," accessed August 23, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
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