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Jonathan Perry (Louisiana)
2019 - Present
2028
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Jonathan Perry (Republican Party) is a judge for the 3rd District of the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.
Perry (Republican Party) won election for the 3rd District judge of the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal outright in the primary on November 6, 2018, after the general election was canceled.
Perry is a former Republican member of the Louisiana State Senate, representing District 26 from 2011 to 2018. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election on February 19, 2011.[1] Perry resigned on December 9, 2018, to begin a judgeship on the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal.[2]
Perry served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011.
Education
Perry earned his B.A. in criminal justice/sociology from Northeast Louisiana University and his J.D. from Southern Law Center.
Career
- 2019-present: Judge, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal
- 2011-2018: Senator, Louisiana State Senate
- 2008-2011: Representative, Louisiana House of Representatives
Elections
2018
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 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal 3rd District
Jonathan Perry won election outright in the primary for Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal 3rd District on November 6, 2018.
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2015
- See also: Louisiana State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Louisiana State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on October 24, 2015, with a general election held in districts where necessary on November 21, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was September 10, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. CDT.[3]
Louisiana elections use the Louisiana majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50% 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.
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. Incumbent Jonathan Perry (R) was unopposed in the October 24 blanket primary.[4][5]
2011
General election
- See also: Louisiana State Senate elections, 2011
Perry ran for re-election in 2011. He was unopposed in the October 22 primary. Because Louisiana uses a blanket primary system, a candidate can be declared the overall winner of the seat by garnering 50 percent +1 of the vote in the primary.[6]
Special election
Perry defeated Nathan Granger (D) in the District 26 special election for the Louisiana State Senate.[7]
| Louisiana State Senate Special Election, District 26 (2011) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jonathan Perry (R)
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10,179 | |||
| Nathan Granger (D) | 9,491 | |||
2007
In 2007, Perry was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated Francis J. Plaisance and Brodney Mouton.[8]
| Louisiana House of Representatives General Election, District 47 (2007) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jonathan Perry (R)
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8,262 | |||
| Francis J. Plaisance (D) | 4,598 | |||
| Brodney Mouton (D) | 2,238 | |||
Campaign themes
2011
Perry's 2011 special election campaign site emphasized several key policy positions and campaign themes:
- Empowering Families and Protecting Our Children's Future: "A loving husband and father of four, Jonathan Perry is a pro-life, pro-family leader. He was appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve on the Louisiana Commission on Family and Marriage and has been awarded "Outstanding Family Advocate" three years in a row by the Louisiana Family Forum. In 2009, Perry received the annual "Life and Liberty Award" for his pro-family legislation. Jonathan is committed to protecting life and protecting our conservative Louisiana values."
- Creating Good Jobs and a Stronger Economy: "Jonathan Perry understands that we must ensure our small businesses keep more of what they earn so they can reinvest and hire new workers. He will lead the fight against any new taxes, fees or new government regulations that will hurt Louisiana businesses. And Jonathan voted to keep ObamaCare's massive new costs and tax increases out of Louisiana."
- Fighting For Smaller Government: "Government is taking more of our money and eroding more of our freedoms than ever before. We must stop this abuse of our tax dollars before it is too late. Jonathan Perry voted against the legislative pay raise, opposed all new taxes and fees and believes that if we cut the waste in government, we can fund our priorities without taking more money out of the pockets of Louisiana families."
- Protecting Our Communities and Conserving Our Natural Resources: "Jonathan Perry is committed to working to rebuild Erath, Henry, Pecan Island, Forked Island, Cow Island and all rural areas of Vermillion, Acadia & Lafayette Parishes affected by Hurricane Rita. Jonathan will continue to work to see that not only their quality of life is restored, but to also give their communities safe, sustainable futures. And Jonathan Perry is committed to maintaining and supporting our rice, sugar, and cattle industry while also working to protect out fisheries, culture, recreation, and tourism."
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Personal
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When he served in the state legislature, Perry was the chair of the Acadiana Delegation, and a member of the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation and the Louisiana Rural Caucus.[9]
State legislative tenure
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 12 through May 18.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to abortion.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
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In 2017, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 10 through June 8. The legislature held its first special session from February 13 to February 22. The legislature held its second special session from June 8 to June 16.
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2016
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In 2016, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 14 through June 6. A special session was held from February 14 to March 9 to address the state's budget gap. A second special session was held from June 6 to June 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 13 through June 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 10 through June 3.
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2013
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In 2013, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 8 to June 6.
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2012
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In 2012, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 12 through June 4.
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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees:
| Louisiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary C, Vice Chair |
| • Local & Municipal Affairs |
| • Retirement |
| • Senate & Governmental Affairs |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees:
- Judiciary C Committee, Louisiana State Senate, Vice Chairman
- Local & Municipal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees:
- Capital Outlay
- Insurance Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Judiciary C Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Local & Municipal Affairs Committee, Louisiana State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Louisiana State Senate
2008-2009
In the 2008-2009 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees while a member of the House:
- Administration of Criminal Justice
- Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development
- Ways and Means
See also
- Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal
- Louisiana intermediate appellate court elections, 2018
- Louisiana Circuit Courts of Appeal
- Louisiana State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Louisiana State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Louisiana state legislative districts
External links
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Officeholder Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal 3rd District |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Fox News, "GOP Candidate Wins Louisiana Senate Special Election, Shifting Majority," February 20, 2011
- ↑ KATC, "Special election in November will fill Louisiana Senate seat," July 28, 2018
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "2015 Elections," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Candidate Inquiry," accessed October 13, 2015
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Official Election Results," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Unofficial Election Results," October 22, 2011
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "February 19, 2011 special election results," accessed August 23, 2011
- ↑ Official Louisiana House 2007 General Election Results
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Perry
- ↑ Louisiana Family Forum, "2014 Senate Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Louisiana Family Forum, "2013 Senate Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Louisiana Family Forum, "2012 Senate Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal 3rd District 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Nick Gautreaux (D) |
Louisiana State Senate District 26 2011-2018 |
Succeeded by Bob Hensgens (R) |
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Louisiana, Middle District of Louisiana, Western District of Louisiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Louisiana, Middle District of Louisiana, Western District of Louisiana
State courts:
Louisiana Supreme Court • Louisiana Courts of Appeal • Louisiana District Courts • Louisiana City Courts • Louisiana Family Courts • Louisiana Justice of the Peace Courts • Louisiana Juvenile Courts • Louisiana Mayor’s Courts • Louisiana Municipal Courts • Louisiana Parish Courts • Louisiana Traffic Courts
State resources:
Courts in Louisiana • Louisiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Louisiana
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