Herbert Dixon
Herbert B. Dixon (b. July 29, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 26 from 2008 to his resignation on December 11, 2014, for health reasons.[1]
Biography
Dixon's professional experience includes working as a field representative and sales representative for National Motor Club Incorporated. He served in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1978.[2]
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
- Labor and Industrial Relations, Chairman
- Commerce
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Dixon served on the following committees:
Elections
2011
On October 22, 2011, Dixon 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.[3]
2007
In 2007, Dixon was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Kelven G. Sanders, Mary James Wardsworth, and Victor Kirk.[4]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 26 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Herbert Dixon (D)
|
4,234 | |||
| Kelvin G. Sanders (D) | 2,392 | |||
| Mary James Wardsworth (D) | 959 | |||
| Victor Kirk (D) | 870 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Dixon is a member of the DA Anderson Scholarship Committee, Coyle's Best Incorporated, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Southern University Alumni, and serves as Vice Chair of the Rapides Democratic Central Committee.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Louisiana House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Louisiana State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Louisiana state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003
Footnotes
- ↑ The Advocate, "State Rep. Herbert Dixon resigns House seat," December 12, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vote Smart, "Dixon, Herbert's Biography," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Legislative Election Results," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Legislative Election Results," accessed December 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Louisiana House of Representatives District 26 2008–2014 |
Succeeded by Jeff Hall |
