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Bobby Badon
Bobby Badon is a former Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He represented the 39th District from 2008 to 2012.
Badon is a business owner. He is a member of the Acadiana Delegation, Democratic Caucus, and Louisiana Rural Caucus.[1]
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Badon served on the following committees:
Elections
On August 2, 2011, Badon announced he would not seek re-election, stating, "After long thought, deep discussions with my family and friends, and some prayer, I have decided that I will not seek re-election as State Representative for House District 39. My term in the Louisiana House of Representatives ends in January."[2]
2007
In 2007, Badon was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Raymond Lalonde.[3]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 39 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bobby Badon (D)
|
3,914 | |||
| Raymond Lalonde (R) | 3,662 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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DWI arrest
- See also: Politicians convicted of DUI
On the night of January 18, 2010 Badon was pulled over by State Police and taken to Troop I Headquarters. He submitted a breath sample, showing a blood alcohol content of .125, well over the limit of .08. Badon was issued a misdemeanor citation for first offense DWI and improper lane use.[4]
External links
- Bobby Badon's personal website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Louisiana House of Representatives District 39 2008-2012 |
Succeeded by Stephen Ortego |
