Randal Gaines
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Randal Gaines | |
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Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party | |
Assumed office April 13, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Katie Bernhardt |
Personal details | |
Born | LaPlace, Louisiana, U.S. | November 7, 1955
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Southern University (BA, JD) |
Randal Gaines is an American politician from the state of Louisiana. He serves in the Louisiana House of Representatives and is a member of the Democratic Party.
Gaines is an attorney from
Operation Desert Storm and Hurricane Katrina. He became a lieutenant colonel. He has also worked as a tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, an assistant city attorney for the New Orleans, and an associate professor and director of the Criminal Justice Department at Southern University.[1] Governor Bobby Jindal appointed Gaines to Southern University's board of supervisors in 2009.[2]
In 2007, Gaines ran for the 57th district seat in the Louisiana House,[3] but lost the election to Nickie Monica. He ran again and was elected to the Louisiana House in 2011.[4] He was unopposed for reelection in 2015 and 2019, when his only challenger was disqualified from running.[5]
References
- ^ Times-Picayune, Jennifer Boquet, NOLA com | The. "Randal Gaines seeks 57th District seat in House of Representatives". NOLA.com.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Gaines named to Southern's Board". L'Observateur. February 18, 2009.
- ^ Times-Picayune, Dan Shea, The. "House election draws six hopefuls". NOLA.com.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Bacon-Blood, Littice. "Randal Gaines of LaPlace wins 57th District seat in Louisiana House". NOLA.com.
- ^ writer, RAMON ANTONIO VARGAS | Staff. "Randal Gaines to keep House District 57 seat after judge tosses lone challenger". NOLA.com.
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