Randal Gaines
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 LaPlace, Louisiana. He served in the United States Army for three years and in the Louisiana National Guard for 25 years, including in 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.
{{cite web}}: 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.
{{cite web}}: 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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