Joseph Lopinto
| Joseph Lopinto | ||
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| Louisiana House Of Representatives District 80 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| 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 | November 17, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Education | ||
| J.D. | Loyola University School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lopinto is an attorney. He received his JD from the Loyola University School of Law.
Lopinto is a member of the Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation, and the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation.[1]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Lopinto served on the following committees:
- Administration of Criminal Justice , Chairman
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Lopinto served on the following committees:
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Joseph Lopinto endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Lopinto won re-election to District 61 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the October 22 primary election, assuring his re-election.
2007
In 2007, Lopinto was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Gleen Lee.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 80 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Joseph Lopinto (R)
|
6,170 | |||
| Glenn Lee (R) | 4,357 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Lopinto received $76,210 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Louisiana House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Lopinto's campaign in 2011 | |
| Candies, Otto | $2,500 |
| P & S Local Thomas Jefferson Fund | $2,500 |
| Bobby Jindal Campaign Cmte | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business & Industry | $2,250 |
| Mapes & Mapes Inc | $2,102 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $76,210 |
2007
In 2007, a year in which Lopinto was up for election, he collected $119,530 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors in 2007 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation Campaign Committee | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Restaurant Association | $3,000 |
| Rita Lopinto | $2,500 |
| Malcolm Petal | $2,500 |
Recent news
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Joseph Lopinto News Feed
- Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown - NOLA.com
- Gun bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now? - NOLA.com
- In the South, a love of guns and a loss of life - MSNBC
- Notes from the Legislature's regular session - Shreveport Times
- As national debate centers on background checks, Louisiana pulls trigger on ... - NOLA.com
- Firearms Manufacturing Bill Advances In State Senate - WWNO
- La. House Approves Bill Shielding Gun Buyers, Sellers From Federal Firearms Ban - CBS Local
- Session near midpoint; still a lot to do - Shreveport Times
- Louisiana House Passes Gun Bill That Sponsor Admits Is Unconstitutional - ThinkProgress
- House OKs gun rights bills - The Advocate
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External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Rep. Joseph Lopinto
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lopinto
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Additional Louisiana Endorsements," March 21, 2012
- ↑ Official Louisiana House of Representatives 2007 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money Campaign Contributions, 2007
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