Avon Honey
Appearance
Avon Honey | |
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Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
Assumed office 2002–2010 | |
Succeeded by | Dalton W. Honoré |
Personal details | |
Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | May 1, 1947
Died | February 12, 2010 (age 62) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Linda |
Residence | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Alma mater | Southern University |
Profession | educator |
Avon R. Honey (May 1, 1947 – February 12, 2010) was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 63rd District since his victory in a special election held in March 2002 until his death in office.[1]
Honey was elected to succeed Kip Holden, who was elected to the Louisiana State Senate and later as Mayor-President of Baton Rouge. Holden was an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 24, 2015; victory ultimately went to Republican Billy Nungesser.
References
- ^ "State Representative Avon Honey dead at 62". Associated Press. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
External links
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Avon Honey official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Avon R. Honey (LA) profile
- Follow the Money - Avon Honey