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|party=[[Republican Party|Republican]] | |party=[[Republican Party|Republican]] | ||
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|alma_mater=Louisiana College<br> | |alma_mater=Louisiana College<br> | ||
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary<br> | New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary<br> | ||
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|preceded=James Wilton "Jim" Tucker}} | |preceded=James Wilton "Jim" Tucker}} | ||
| − | + | |successor=Pending runoff between Nicholas Muscarello, Jr., and David P. Vial | |
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| + | '''Christopher Douglas Broadwater''', known as '''Chris Broadwater''' (born March 22, 1972),<ref name=mylife>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/Fname-Lname/chris_broadwater|title=Christopher Broadwater|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=September 12, 2017}}</ref> is an attorney in [[Baton Rouge]], [[Louisiana]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86, which encompasses within Tangipahoa Parish the communities of Independence, Tickfaw, Natalbany, and northwestern Hammond, Broadwater's city of residence. | ||
A native of St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish,[1] Broadwater graduated from Rapides High School in Lecompte in Rapides Parish.<ref name=mylife/> In 2011, he listed his key campaign issues as economic development and education. He said that his experience gained in both the private sector and as the former director of the office of workers compensation would give him an early advantage as a legislator. Broadwater promised to pursue a balanced state budget. As the former head of a state agency, he developed and managed a $62 million departmental budget during the first term of Republican Governor [[Bobby Jindal]].[2] | A native of St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish,[1] Broadwater graduated from Rapides High School in Lecompte in Rapides Parish.<ref name=mylife/> In 2011, he listed his key campaign issues as economic development and education. He said that his experience gained in both the private sector and as the former director of the office of workers compensation would give him an early advantage as a legislator. Broadwater promised to pursue a balanced state budget. As the former head of a state agency, he developed and managed a $62 million departmental budget during the first term of Republican Governor [[Bobby Jindal]].[2] | ||
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Broadwater won the seat in a low-turnout general election held on November 19, 2011. He defeated fellow Republican George Holton, 2,800 (56.9 percent) to 2,125 (43.2 percent).[3] | Broadwater won the seat in a low-turnout general election held on November 19, 2011. He defeated fellow Republican George Holton, 2,800 (56.9 percent) to 2,125 (43.2 percent).[3] | ||
| − | Broadwater is a 1995 graduate of [[Baptist]]-affiliated Louisiana College in [[Pineville, Louisiana|Pineville]]. He then graduated in 1998 from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2002, he received his Juris Doctor from the [[Louisiana State University]] | + | Broadwater is a 1995 graduate of [[Southern Baptist]]-affiliated Louisiana College in [[Pineville, Louisiana|Pineville]]. He then graduated in 1998 from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2002, he received his Juris Doctor from the [[Louisiana State University]] |
Law Center in Baton Rouge.[2] | Law Center in Baton Rouge.[2] | ||
Broadwater and his wife, the former Hilaria Nelson, have four daughters, Emma Grace, Rose Kathron, Maggie Frances, and Ruby Jane.[2] On election day, October 22, 2011, Broadwater was taken to an emergency room to have a chicken bone surgically removed from his throat. Following the surgery, his wife gave birth to Ruby Jane.[4] | Broadwater and his wife, the former Hilaria Nelson, have four daughters, Emma Grace, Rose Kathron, Maggie Frances, and Ruby Jane.[2] On election day, October 22, 2011, Broadwater was taken to an emergency room to have a chicken bone surgically removed from his throat. Following the surgery, his wife gave birth to Ruby Jane.[4] | ||
| − | In December 2017, Broadwater abruptly resigned his | + | In December 2017, Broadwater abruptly resigned his legislative seat. Three Republicans and a Democrat competed in a special election held on February 17, 2018, in which only 16 percent of registered voters came to the polls. The two top-finishing Republican , both from Hammond, now head into a March runoff. Nicholas Muscarello, Jr. (born July 2, 1974), led the field with 1,732 votes (43 percent); David Philip Vial (born July 2, 1952) trailed with 1,613 (40 percent). The Democrat Michael A Showers polled 495 votes (12 percent), an still another Republican, "Andy" Anderson held 204 votes (5 percent).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Graphical|title=Election Returns|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|date=February 17, 2018|accessdate=February 18, 2018}}</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 13:18, February 18, 2018
| Christopher Douglas "Chris" Broadwater | |
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Louisiana State Representative for District 86 (Tangipahoa Parish)
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| In office January 2012 – December 2017 | |
| Preceded by | James Wilton "Jim" Tucker |
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| Born | March 22, 1972 St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Hilaria Nelson Broadwater |
| Children | Four daughters |
| Alma mater | Louisiana College New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
|successor=Pending runoff between Nicholas Muscarello, Jr., and David P. Vial }} Christopher Douglas Broadwater, known as Chris Broadwater (born March 22, 1972),[1] is an attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who is a Republican former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86, which encompasses within Tangipahoa Parish the communities of Independence, Tickfaw, Natalbany, and northwestern Hammond, Broadwater's city of residence.
A native of St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish,[1] Broadwater graduated from Rapides High School in Lecompte in Rapides Parish.[1] In 2011, he listed his key campaign issues as economic development and education. He said that his experience gained in both the private sector and as the former director of the office of workers compensation would give him an early advantage as a legislator. Broadwater promised to pursue a balanced state budget. As the former head of a state agency, he developed and managed a $62 million departmental budget during the first term of Republican Governor Bobby Jindal.[2]
Broadwater won the seat in a low-turnout general election held on November 19, 2011. He defeated fellow Republican George Holton, 2,800 (56.9 percent) to 2,125 (43.2 percent).[3]
Broadwater is a 1995 graduate of Southern Baptist-affiliated Louisiana College in Pineville. He then graduated in 1998 from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2002, he received his Juris Doctor from the Louisiana State University Law Center in Baton Rouge.[2]
Broadwater and his wife, the former Hilaria Nelson, have four daughters, Emma Grace, Rose Kathron, Maggie Frances, and Ruby Jane.[2] On election day, October 22, 2011, Broadwater was taken to an emergency room to have a chicken bone surgically removed from his throat. Following the surgery, his wife gave birth to Ruby Jane.[4]
In December 2017, Broadwater abruptly resigned his legislative seat. Three Republicans and a Democrat competed in a special election held on February 17, 2018, in which only 16 percent of registered voters came to the polls. The two top-finishing Republican , both from Hammond, now head into a March runoff. Nicholas Muscarello, Jr. (born July 2, 1974), led the field with 1,732 votes (43 percent); David Philip Vial (born July 2, 1952) trailed with 1,613 (40 percent). The Democrat Michael A Showers polled 495 votes (12 percent), an still another Republican, "Andy" Anderson held 204 votes (5 percent).[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Christopher Broadwater. Mylife.com. Retrieved on September 12, 2017.
- ↑ Election Returns. Louisiana Secretary of State (February 17, 2018). Retrieved on February 18, 2018.
1.^ "Forrester and Dick Attorneys". forresterdick.com. http://www.forresterdick.com/attorneys_broadwater.html. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
2.^ a b c "Running for Office: Chris Broadwater, Louisiana House District 86". Baton Rouge Morning Advocate: http://theadvocate.com/news/elections/951257-64/running-for-office-chris-broadwater.html. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
3.^ "General election returns, November 19, 2011". staticresults.sos.la.gov. http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/11192011/11192011_Legislative.html. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
4.^ "Jeremy Alford, Rookie Cheat Sheet". thepoliticaldesk.com. http://thepoliticaldesk.com/?p=749. Retrieved May 24, 2012