Robert Darrow

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Robert Darrow
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

October 14, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Centenary College of Louisiana, 1981

Graduate

Louisiana State University, Shreveport, 2001

Ph.D

Louisiana State University, Shreveport, 2018

Personal
Birthplace
Shreveport, La.
Religion
Baptist
Profession
CEO
Contact

Campaign website

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Robert Darrow (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 6. He lost in the primary on October 14, 2023.

Darrow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Robert Darrow was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Darrow earned a bachelor's degree from the Centenary College of Louisiana in 1981 and a graduate degree and a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University Shreveport in 2001 and 2018, respectively. His career experience includes being a CEO. Darrow has been affiliated with the Shreveport Little Theatre and Academy and The Philadelphia Center.[1]

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 6

Michael Melerine won election outright against Robert Darrow and Evan McMichael in the primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 6 on October 14, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Michael Melerine (R)
 
68.1
 
7,174
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Robert Darrow (D) Candidate Connection
 
28.2
 
2,968
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Evan McMichael (Independent)
 
3.7
 
395

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,537
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2023

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Candidate Connection

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Robert Darrow is a native of Shreveport, where he served as the student body president at C.E. Byrd High School. He earned his BA degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in 1981, his MA from LSUS in 2001, and his EdD in Leadership from LSUS in 2018. Darrow established The Philadelphia Center with founder Marcus Spurlock, MD, in 1990, and serves there as the Executive Director Emeritus. He spent a decade as CEO in corporate management, including General Manager of Cowboy’s Club and Restaurant in Bossier City and Baton Rouge, and Chevy’s Diner and Bar in Manhattan, New York. For the past 33 years, Darrow has served as CEO of nonprofit organizations. Darrow has served as the Managing and Artistic Director of the Shreveport Little Theatre and Academy for several decades. In 2022, Darrow authored a book, “Maker of Dreams,” and a documentary film by the same name that premiered on LPB in August 2023. The book and film celebrate 100 years of live theatre at Shreveport Little Theatre. Darrow has numerous honors including the Community Foundation of North Louisiana’s 2008 “G. Scott Griffin Memorial Award,” The Philadelphia Center’s 2015 “Lifetime Achievement
  • Economic Growth: I'll boost the local economy, create jobs, and support small businesses by attracting new industries, investing in infrastructure, and promoting workforce development to reduce unemployment and ultimately lower crime rates.
  • Public Safety: I'm focused on enhancing public safety, reducing crime, and improving law enforcement-community relations. I support community policing, crime prevention, substance abuse initiatives, and job creation in northwest Louisiana.
  • Affordable Elder Care: I'll develop innovative, affordable long-term care solutions, including exploring public-private partnerships, to ensure seniors don't exhaust their savings for quality care. We'll build a future where every Louisiana senior ages with dignity.
The top public policy issues that interest me include: Economic Growth, Public Safety, Affordable Elder Care, Quality Education, Infrastructure Improvement and Arts and Culture. The Arts are so important to our citizens' quality of life, but industries seek locations that will attract and retain a well-educated work force and they demand cultural amenities. Attracting industry will create jobs, which will make our area more attractive to young professionals. Jobs will bring hope and curb crime. I will fight to bolster our strong arts communities so that our area will have a competitive advantage. Education is seminal in lifting our state. I'll prioritize strong public education systems, funding schools, supporting teachers, and providing resources for students. I'll address education quality concerns and advocate for workforce and higher education preparation. Finally, I'm passionate about improving our local infrastructure. I'm committed to fixing roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure, advocating for necessary repairs and enhancements to improve transportation and connectivity in our region.
I look up to those who help others. I would follow effective leaders they are successful in accomplishing their objectives.
Profiles in Courage, by President John F. Kennedy.
Integrity, honesty, compassion, intelligence, leadership, and experience.
I am a good communicator, honest, fair, compassionate and caring, intelligent, collaborate, fiscally conservative, determined, and hardworking.
The core responsibilities of someone is an elected office are to be accountable to the citizens who elected you and to advocate for their safety, happiness, and economic well-being.
I want to affect leave my district, community, and citizens lives in a positive way.
The first historical event that I remember was President John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963. I was five years old.
I mowed yards throughout high school to save for college tuition.
"To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee is my favorite book because of the moral lesson it teaches.
Atticus Finch from the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Patsy Cline singing "Crazy," by Willie Nelson was the last song that got stuck in my head.
It has been a struggle balancing care giving for my elderly parents and work for over a decade, but an honor to do so.
A governor and state legislature who compromise when necessary is the ideal relationship on behalf of Louisiana citizens and good government.
Jobs.
I think a healthy mix of experienced state legislators and fresh faces with no previous experience in government or politics is good for government.
Relationships with other legislators is critical to understanding other's point of view and toward gaining collaborative efforts and support.
No.
No.
Victims of crime stories are extremely impactful and demand action from our state and local government.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
The legislature should oversee the use of emergency powers.
Compromise, when necessary, is desirable for policy making. It is often necessary for progress.
One that will affect the ability to attract industry to Louisiana.
Appropriations, Budget, and Education and the Workforce.

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 21, 2023


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