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Charles (Chuck) Owen
Charles Owen (Republican Party) is a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 30. He assumed office on January 13, 2020. His current term ends on January 10, 2028.
Owen (Republican Party) won re-election to the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 30 outright in the primary on October 14, 2023, after the general election was canceled.
Biography
Owen earned his B.S. from Louisiana Tech University in 1984, his MBA from Louisiana Tech University in 1986, and his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in 2011. Owen's professional experience includes working as a defense consultant for 13 years. He served in the United States Air Force from 1986 to 2006.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Owen was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Owen was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2023
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Charles Owen won election outright against William Jones in the primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 30 on October 14, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Charles Owen (R) | 85.2 | 5,545 |
 | William Jones (Independent) | 14.8 | 967 | |
| Total votes: 6,512 | |||
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Endorsements
Owen received the following endorsements.
2019
See also: Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2019
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
General election
General election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 30
Charles Owen defeated A.C. Dowden Jr. in the general election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 30 on November 16, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Owen (R) | 53.4 | 4,485 |
| A.C. Dowden Jr. (R) | 46.6 | 3,920 | ||
| Total votes: 8,405 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 30
A.C. Dowden Jr. and Charles Owen defeated Sam Fulton in the primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 30 on October 12, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | A.C. Dowden Jr. (R) | 46.3 | 3,721 | |
| ✔ | | Charles Owen (R) | 38.1 | 3,062 |
| Sam Fulton (R) | 15.6 | 1,255 | ||
| Total votes: 8,038 | |||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Charles Owen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Owen's responses.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
The economy, education, infrastructure and security
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Jesus Christ, first and foremost. He's my redeemer and Lord. In an earthly sense, the oerson I have most looked up to through my life was an is my father, Chester Creighton Owen.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
1. The Bible; 2. When Character was King, by Peggy Noonan
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity, accountability, accessability
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Integrity, work ethic, firm belief in the US Constitution
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To be a servant to the public. Elected officials work FOR the people.
What legacy would you like to leave?
One of integrity and candor and hard work
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The first historical event I remember is watching the first moon landing and moon walk; I was age six. My parents called me in from outside to watch the event on our television.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Lifeguard, summer after my juinor year in high school. On a professional basis, my first job was my longest job; I was commissioned into the Air Force at age 23, and remained on active duty for 20 years.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Bible; it is the guidepost for my life. As to non-religious books, my favorite is "When Character was King" by Peggy Noonan. It's a great account of the life of Ronald Reagan
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Sam Troy, from Rat Patrol
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"I'm Just a Nobody" by Casting Crows and Matthew West
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
hand-eye coordination
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
The House in Louisiana is a much more wieldly and fluid organization. The Senate is more deliberative. The bodies are very similar in many ways.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Not necessarily.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Trying to attract businesses and repair a collapsing economic structure.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Mutual respect, with each understanding the role and responsibilities as driven by the State Constitution.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes. I believe in cooperation, always. Relationships are critical, as people must be able to work across and within party lines. I believe in civility. I do not believe in compromising key principles, however. There are things which cannot and should not ever be compromised in a legislative sense.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I will do what is required or asked to help my State and my party.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Jack McFarland, Rick Edmunds
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Many more than I have time to share. I will write a book when my campaign is over. I've been to over 4,500 homes and have journaled this effort.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 11 to June 3. Special sessions were convened from January 15, 2024 to January 23, 2024; February 19, 2024 to February 29, 2024; and November 6, 2024 to November 25, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 10 to June 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 14 to June 6.
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2021
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In 2021, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 12 to June 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 9 to June 1. The session was suspended from March 31 through May 4. A special session convened from June 1 to June 30 and from September 28 to October 23.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Louisiana House of Representatives District 30 |
Officeholder Louisiana House of Representatives District 30 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 11, 2019
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| Preceded by James Armes (D) |
Louisiana House of Representatives District 30 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
