Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2007
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In 2007, Louisiana's primary election was held on October 20, 2007, and the general election was held on November 17, 2007.
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.
Qualifications
In order to qualify to run for the House of Representatives, a candidate must:
- Must be 18 years of age or older[1].
- Must be a resident of the district they seek to hold office to for a minimum of two years[1].
- Must not have served more than two and one half terms previously in office. This is for any candidate who has held office in the past after January 8, 1996[2].
- Have not been convicted of a felony offense[2].
- Have no outstanding fines with the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program[2].
- Pay a $225 filing fee with the Clerk of Court in the parish they reside in or collect 400 signatures[3].
- If running as a Republican or Democrat, pay an additional $112.50 filing fee with the state and/or parish executive committee of their party[3].
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Louisiana in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state house races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[4]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 292 | $23,068,639 |
| 2003 | 237 | $12,267,180 |
| 1999 | 214 | $13,135,824 |
List of candidates
District 1
- October 20 primary election candidates:
James Morris 
7,018 Incumbent
Richard Hollier 2,968- Michael Page Boyter 982
District 2
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Roy Burrell 5,317 Incumbent
- Brian Hairston 834
District 3
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Barbara Norton 3,901
- Lindora Baker 2,648
- Spencer Stephens 403
District 4
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Patrick Williams 7,009 Incumbent
- Billy Wayne 2,311
District 5
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Wayne Waddell Incumbent
District 6
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Mike Powell Incumbent
District 7
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Richard Burford
4,432 - Kenny Ray Cox 2,777
- Hilda Fair Rives 2,387
- John G. Russell 2,386
- Dennis Freeman 1,427
November 17 general election candidates:
- Richard Burford 4,993
- Kenny Ray Cox 2,990
District 8
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Jane H. Smith 7,508 Incumbent
- Gary Miller 4,555
District 9
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Henry Burns 5,225
- Richey Jackson 5,138
District 10
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Jean Doerge 6,681 Incumbent
- Ronnie Broughton 4,133
- Terrell Mendenhall 915
District 11
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Rick Gallot 5,928 Incumbent
- Delores Wilkerson Smith 1,913
- Edward Jones 1,160
District 12
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Hollis Downs Incumbent
District 13
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- James R. Fannin 10,551 Incumbent
- Jason E. Cook 2,879
District 14
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Buddy Quinn 5,262
- Sam Little 4,479
- Stan Neathery 3,187
November 17 general election candidates:
- Sam Little 3,936
- Buddy Quinn 3,927
District 15
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Frank Hoffmann 5,962
- Paul Hargrove 3,240
- Richard L. Fewell, Jr. 2,735
- Wayne Trichel 1,026
- Teresa Shirley Mayeaux 512
November 17 general election candidates:
- Frank Hoffmann
District 16
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Kay Kellogg Katz 8,617 Incumbent
- Ben Marshall 4,116
Benjamin P. Arnold 749
District 17
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Rosalind D. Jones 4,629
- King Dawson 1,146
- Eddie M. Clark 1,118
- Brenda Shelling 1,018
- Zebie Ann Grayson 515
District 18
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Donald Cazayoux, Jr. Incumbent
District 19
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Charles R. Chaney 8,943
- Anita Tennant-Mack 3,415
District 20
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Noble Ellington 7,958
- Cleve Womack 5,455
- Jeffrey Wyant 2,793
November 17 general election candidates:
- Noble Ellington 6,215
- Cleve Womack 5,686
District 21
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Andy Anders 8,254 Incumbent
- Moses J. Wiliams 2,310
- C. Travis Johnson 2,203
- Richard Madison 819
District 22
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Billy Chandler 9,855 Incumbent
- Brandon Vickers 3,768
- Ernie L. Vallery 1,719
District 23
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Rick Nowlin 4,849
- Joseph Michael Sampite 4,598
- Ralph Wilson 2,847
- Mack James 1,459
November 17 general election candidates:
- Rick Nowlin 4,609
- Joseph Michael Sampite 3,766
District 24
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Frankie Howard 4,442
- Mary Ann Wiggins 3,968
- Dean Crittenden 3,492
- Randy Sandel 2,422
November 17 general election candidates:
- Frankie Howard 4,333
- Mary Ann Wiggins 3,898
District 25
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Lance Maxwell 6,226
- Chris Roy, Jr. 5,282
- Glen Beard 3,538
November 17 general election candidates:
- Chris Roy, Jr. 7,558
- Lance Maxwell 6,570
District 26
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Herbert B. Dixon 4,234
- Kelvin G. Sanders 2,392
- Mary James Wardsworth 959
- Victor Kirk 870
District 27
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Chris Hazel 9,330
- Rick L. Farrar 5,611 Incumbent
District 28
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Robert Johnson 4,661
- Kirby Roy, III 4,614
- Digger Earles 2,939
- Warren Plauche 2,568
November 17 general election candidates:
- Robert Johnson 7,436
- Kirby Roy, III 6,642
District 29
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Regina Ashford Barrow 6,239 Incumbent
- Sarah Holliday 2,282
- Harold Williams 1,143
District 30
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- James Armes 3,971
- Jack Causey 3,122
- Overton Burns 1,091
November 17 general election candidates:
- James Armes 3,124
- Jack Causey 2,832
District 31
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Donald M. Trahan 7,365 Incumbent
- Nancy Landry 7,332
District 32
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Dorothy Sue Hill 6,254
- James David Cain 5,528
- Benjamin Jack 998
- Richard Crider 714
November 17 general election candidates:
- Dorothy Sue Hill 6,070
- James David Cain 5,759
District 33
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Michael Danahay
District 34
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- A. B. Franklin 2,228
- Tony Guillory 2,089
- Wilford D. Carter II 1,769
- Rodney Geyen 1,533
- Wilford J. Trahan, Jr. 1,264
- Edwina Medearis-Harrison 532
- Robert P. Shelton 292
November 17 general election candidates:
- A. B. Franklin 3,368
- Tony Guillory 2,489
District 35
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Brett Geymann Incumbent
District 36
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Chuck Kleckey Incumbent
District 37
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- John E. Guinn 4,099
- Kyle Reed 3,742
- Jason J. Bouley 3,141
- J. C. Warren 1,918
November 17 general election candidates:
- John E. Guinn 4,191
- Kyle Reed 4,165
District 38
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- H. Bernard LeBas
District 39
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Raymond LaLonde 4,352
- Bobby G. Badon 4,028
- Stephen J. Ortego 3,615
- Tommy Angelle 2,732
November 17 general election candidates:
- Bobby G. Badon 3,914
- Raymond LaLonde 3,662
District 40
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Elbert Lee Guillory 8,294 Incumbent
- Brian C. Thomas 3,558
- Ledricka Johnson 2,976
District 41
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Mickey J. Guillory Incumbent
District 42
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Jack Montoucet 7,161
- Isabella L. delaHoussaye 5,160
District 43
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Page Cortez 7,742
- Patrick L. Leblanc 6,218
District 44
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Christopher Williams 2,688
- Rickey Hardy 2,601
- Terry C. Landry 2,090
- Fred Prejean 1,207
- Derriel McCorvey 452
November 17 general election candidates:
- Rickey Hardy 3,811
- Christopher Williams 3,042
District 45
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Joel Robideaux Incumbent
District 46
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Fred H. Mills, Jr. 12,034
- Marie Etienne 2,237
District 47
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Jonathan Perry 8,262
- Francis J. Plaisance 4,598
- Brodney Mouton 2,238
District 48
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Taylor F. Barras 5,436
- Shane Romero 3,191
- Raymond Lewis 1,805
- David N. Broussard 1,562
November 17 general election candidates:
- Taylor F. Barras 6,690
- Shane Romero 4,091
District 49
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Simone Champagne
District 50
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Allen A. McElroy, Jr. 4,347
- Sam Jones 4,326
- Kenny P. Scelfo, Sr. 2,806
November 17 general election candidates:
- Sam Jones 4,110
- Allen A. McElroy, Jr. 3,604
District 51
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Carla Blanchard Dartez 4,857 Incumbent
- Joe Harrison 4,027
- Estelle Mahoney 1,590
- Nick Morris 610
November 17 general election candidates:
- Joe Harrison 4,338
- Carla Blanchard Dartez 3,276
District 52
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Gordon Dove Incumbent
District 53
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Damon Baldone 6,340 Incumbent
- Wallace Ellender 4,739
District 54
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Mitchell Theriot 4,797
- Jerry Gisclair 4,397
- John Melancon, Jr. 3,821
November 17 general election candidates:
- Jerry Gisclair 4,128
- Mitchell Theriot 4,007
District 55
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Jerome Richard 5,562
- Michael Matherne 3,369
- Jay Caillouet 3,367
- Alfred Carter 1,375
November 17 general election candidates:
- Jerome Richard 4,120
- Michael Matherne 2,908
District 56
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Gary L. Smith, Jr. 8,591 Incumbent
- Ram G. Ramachandran 6,316
District 57
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Nickie Monica 4,827
- Geri Broussard Baloney 2,867
- Randal L. Gaines 2,830
- Natalie Tatje 2,726
- Gerald Keller 2,547
- Matthew John Ory 703
November 17 general election candidates:
- Nickie Monica 7,797
- Geri Broussard Baloney 5,848
District 58
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Elton M. Aubert 6,345
- Troy Brown 5,666
- Terance L. Irvin 3,932
November 17 general election candidates:
- Elton M. Aubert 7,046
- Troy Brown 6,221
District 59
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Eddie J. Lambert Incumbent
District 60
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Karen St. Germain Incumbent
District 61
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Michael Jackson 5,987 Incumbent
- Byron Sharper 2,939
District 62
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Thomas H. McVea 9,386 Incumbent
- David Ridder 5,598
- Anthony J. Denenea, Jr. 1,584
District 63
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Avon Honey Incumbent
District 64
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Mack White, Jr. 11,295 Incumbent
- Joe Achord 2,216
- M.W. North 1,170
District 65
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Clif Richardson 8,610
- Edward Clark 4,193
District 66
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Hunter Greene Incumbent
District 67
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Lorri Burgess 2,598
- Patricia Smith 2,415
- David Brown 1,705
November 17 general election candidates:
- Patricia Smith 2,793
- Lorri Burgess 2,271
District 68
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Kyle Ardoin 5,531
- Steve Carter 5,242
- Jay Lyles 2,705
November 17 general election candidates:
- Steve Carter 4,967
- Kyle Ardoin 4,880
District 69
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Erich Ponti 5,370
- Bill Benedetto 4,619
- Brian P. McNabb 4,571
- Joseph R. Thibodeaux 2,114
November 17 general election candidates:
- Erich Ponti 6,772
- Bill Benedetto 4,059
District 70
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Pat Culbertson 7,471
- Franklin J. Foil 6,213
- Aidan Reynolds 1,710
November 17 general election candidates:
- Franklin J. Foil 5,399
- Pat Culbertson 4,809
District 71
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- J. Rogers Pope 4,837
- John Ware 2,966
- Brian Abels 2,328
- D. Derral Jones 2,277
- Al Comeaux 1,548
November 17 general election candidates:
- J. Rogers Pope 2,684
- John Ware 2,462
District 72
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- John Bel Edwards 6,142
- George R. Tucker 2,499
- Michael Jackson 2,311
- Walter Daniels 1,979
- Ivory E. Dyson 1,088
November 17 general election candidates:
- John Bel Edwards 6,825
- George R. Tucker 3,541
District 73
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Steve Pugh 6,108
- Michelle Aycock 3,327
- "Tony" Licciardi 2,971
- Scott Ploof 1,566
November 17 general election candidates:
- Steve Pugh
District 74
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Scott Simon 8,095
- Adam Ackel 4,784
- Terry Bourque 2,514
- Nick Chetta 612
- Mike Ecuyer (O) 491
District 75
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Harold L. Ritchie Incumbent
District 76
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Ray Canada 4,678
- Kevin Pearson 3,286
- Lee Balinas 1,801
- Mark Sigur 1,736
November 17 general election candidates:
- Kevin Pearson 2,719
- Ray Canada 2,669
District 77
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- John M. Schroder 8,534
- Colleen Hawley 7,567
- Angelique LaCour 2,272
November 17 general election candidates:
- John M. Schroder 4,821
- Colleen Hawley 4,602
District 78
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Kirk Talbot 4,807
- Tiffany Scot Wilken 4,246
- John Illg 3,563
- David Quidd 957
- John Anthony Treme 289
November 17 general election candidates:
- Kirk Talbot 5,898
- Tiffany Scot Wilken 4,427
District 79
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Tony Ligi 5,474
- George L. Branigan 2,946
- Jack Rizzuto 2,708
- Marie Clesi 1,447
- Scott Masson 452
November 17 general election candidates:
- Tony Ligi
District 80
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Joseph Lopinto 6,170
- Glenn Lee 4,357
District 81
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- John F. Labruzzo, Jr. Incumbent
District 82
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Cameron Henry 5,878
- Christopher Tidmore 4,517
District 83
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Robert E. Billiot 3,038
- Danyelle Taylor 2,913
- Ron Austin 2,526
November 17 general election candidates:
- Robert E. Billiot 3,414
- Danyelle Taylor 3,284
District 84
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Patrick Connick
District 85
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Ricky J. Templet 6,687
- Billy Arnold 2,410
District 86
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Jim Tucker Incumbent
District 87
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Girod Jackson, III
District 88
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- M.J. Smiley, Jr. Incumbent
District 89
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Tim Burns Incumbent
District 90
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Greg Cromer
District 91
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Walt Leger, III 2,441
- Judy Bajoie-Phillips 1,601
- Anthony J. Clesi, Jr. 961
- Natacha Hutchinson 764
- Robert Murray 407
- Joseph P.G. Alfone 178
- Peter Gardner 86
November 17 general election candidates:
- Walt Leger, III 3,269
- Judy Bajoie-Phillips 1,791
District 92
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Tom Willmott 3,750
- Michael McMyne 2,593
- Michael Austin 1,802
November 17 general election candidates:
- Tom Willmott 3,563
- Michael McMyne 1,912
District 93
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Karen Carter 4,140 Incumbent
- Rhodesia J. Douglas 1,076
District 94
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Nicholas J. Lorusso 4,470 Incumbent
- Deborah Langhoff 2,638
- Adrian Bruneau 1,897
- William Vanderwall, Sr. 166
November 17 general election candidates:
- Nicholas J. Lorusso 4,177
- Deborah Langhoff 2,508
District 95
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Una Anderson 2,306
- Walker Hines 1,314
- Percy Marchand 1,035
- Desiree Cook-Calvin 837
- Evan Wolf 550
- Erin Anderson 330
- John T. Parker 317
- Marc Napoleon 252
November 17 general election candidates:
- Walker Hines 2,638
- Una Anderson 2,314
District 96
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Juan Lafonta Incumbent
District 97
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- J.P. Morrell Incumbent
District 98
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Neil Abramson 2,618
- James P. Johnson 1,238
- Murray Nelson 1,059
- "Rob" Couhig III 1,022
- Brian S. Trascher 161
November 17 general election candidates:
- Neil Abramson 3,443
- James P. Johnson 1,179
District 99
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Charmaine L. Marchand 2,394 Incumbent
- David DaJon 784
District 100
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Austin Badon 3,845 Incumbent
- Catherine Pleasant 1,497
District 101
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Cedric L. Richmond 2,944 Incumbent
- Roland Barthe 1,107
District 102
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Jeffery Arnold 4,298 Incumbent
- Natasha Anthony-Wells 1,748
- Rick Lombard 1,014
District 103
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Reed S. Henderson 1,376
- Mark Madary 1,188
- Mike Bayham 1,154
- Clay Cosse 1,144
- Anh Joseph Cao 895
- Rob Ruffino 609
November 17 general election candidates:
- Reed S. Henderson 3,143
- Mark Madary 2,858
District 104
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Nita Hutter 4,120 Incumbent
- Stacy Riley, Sr. 1,812
District 105
- October 20 primary election candidates:
- Ernest Durham Wooton 9,934 Incumbent
- Russell Hayden 3,042
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Footnotes
Current members of the Louisiana House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Phillip DeVillier
Representatives
District 1
Danny McCormick (R)
District 2
Steven Jackson (D)
District 3
Tammy Phelps (D)
District 4
Daryl Walters (D)
District 5
Dennis Bamburg (R)
District 6
Michael Melerine (R)
District 7
Lawrence Bagley (R)
District 8
Raymond Crews (R)
District 9
Dodie Horton (R)
District 10
Wayne McMahen (R)
District 11
Rashid Young (D)
District 12
District 13
Jack McFarland (R)
District 14
Michael Echols (R)
District 15
Foy Gadberry (R)
District 16
Adrian Fisher (D)
District 17
Pat Moore (D)
District 18
Jeremy LaCombe (R)
District 19
Francis Thompson (R)
District 20
Neil Riser (R)
District 21
Travis Johnson (D)
District 22
Gabe Firment (R)
District 23
Shaun Mena (D)
District 24
District 25
Jason DeWitt (R)
District 26
Ed Larvadain (D)
District 27
Mike Johnson (R)
District 28
Daryl Deshotel (R)
District 29
Edmond Jordan (D)
District 30
Charles Owen (R)
District 31
Troy Hebert (R)
District 32
Dewith Carrier (R)
District 33
Les Farnum (R)
District 34
Wilford Carter (D)
District 35
Brett Geymann (R)
District 36
Phillip Tarver (R)
District 37
Troy Romero (R)
District 38
Rhonda Butler (R)
District 39
Julie Emerson (R)
District 40
Dustin Miller (D)
District 41
District 42
Chance Henry (R)
District 43
Josh Carlson (R)
District 44
Tehmi Chassion (D)
District 45
Annie Spell (R)
District 46
Chad Boyer (R)
District 47
Ryan Bourriaque (R)
District 48
Beau Beaullieu (R)
District 49
Jacob Landry (R)
District 50
District 51
Beryl Amedée (R)
District 52
Jerome Zeringue (R)
District 53
Jessica Domangue (R)
District 54
Joseph Orgeron (R)
District 55
Bryan Fontenot (R)
District 56
Beth Billings (R)
District 57
Sylvia Taylor (D)
District 58
Ken Brass (D)
District 59
Tony Bacala (R)
District 60
Chad Brown (D)
District 61
Denise Marcelle (D)
District 62
Roy Adams (D)
District 63
District 64
Kellee Dickerson (R)
District 65
Lauren Ventrella (R)
District 66
Emily Chenevert (R)
District 67
Terry Landry (D)
District 68
Dixon McMakin (R)
District 69
Paula Davis (R)
District 70
Barbara Freiberg (R)
District 71
Roger Wilder (R)
District 72
Robby Carter (D)
District 73
District 74
Peter Egan (R)
District 75
John Wyble (R)
District 76
District 77
Mark Wright (R)
District 78
John Illg (R)
District 79
Debbie Villio (R)
District 80
Polly Thomas (R)
District 81
Jeffrey Wiley (R)
District 82
Laurie Schlegel (R)
District 83
Kyle Green (D)
District 84
Timothy Kerner (R)
District 85
Vincent Cox (R)
District 86
District 87
Rodney Lyons (D)
District 88
Kathy Edmonston (R)
District 89
Kim Carver (R)
District 90
Brian Glorioso (R)
District 91
Mandie Landry (D)
District 92
Joe Stagni (R)
District 93
Alonzo Knox (D)
District 94
District 95
Shane Mack (R)
District 96
Marcus Bryant (D)
District 97
Matthew Willard (D)
District 98
Aimee Freeman (D)
District 99
Candace Newell (D)
District 100
Jason Hughes (D)
District 101
District 102
Delisha Boyd (D)
District 103
Michael Bayham (R)
District 104
Jay Gallé (R)
District 105
Jacob Braud (R)
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