Joel Chaisson
| Joel Chaisson | |
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| Louisiana State Senate District 19 | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| 1999-2012 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Leadership | |
| Senate President | |
| 2008-Present | |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 17, 2007 |
| First elected | 1999 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Prior offices | |
| Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| 1991-2000 | |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | University of New Orleans, 1980 |
| J.D. | Louisiana State University,1983 |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | August 21, 1960 |
| Profession | Attorney/Business Owner |
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Chaisson earned his BS from the University of New Orleans in 1980. He went on to receive his JD from Louisiana State University in 1983.
Chaisson has been an Attorney/Business Owner since 1983.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
Elections
2011
Due to term limits Chaisson could not see re-election to the Louisiana State Senate in 2011. He instead filed for the March 24 special election for district attorney of St. Charles Parish and was the only person to do so.[1]
2007
In 2007 Chaisson was re-elected to the Louisiana State Senate District 19. Chaisson's vote totals are not available because he ran unopposed in the election.
Campaign donors
2007
In 2007, a year in which Chaisson was up for election, he collected $153,963 in donations.[2]
His five largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| DEF LLC | $2,500 |
| Louisiana State Farm Agents | $2,500 |
| Water and Sewer Pipe and Supply Inc. | $2,500 |
| Blu Communication Services Co LLC | $2,500 |
| Plan Review and Inspections LLC | $2,500 |
Personal
Chaisson and his wife, Sandra Stage, have one child.
External links
- 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 19 1999–2012 |
Succeeded by Gary Smith Jr. |
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