Joseph Orgeron is an American politician from Louisiana, who is a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 54th district. He is a Republican.

Joseph Orgeron
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 54th district
Assumed office
July 2020
Preceded byReggie Bagala
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
RelativesEd Orgeron (4th cousin)
Alma materNicholls State University
University of Texas at Dallas

Early life

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Orgeron graduated from South Lafourche High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University, and his master's degree and doctorate in physics from the University of Texas at Dallas. He is an adjunct professor in maritime management at Nicholls State University.[1]

Career

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In July 2020, Orgeron ran in a special election to succeed Reggie Bagala, who died in office. Orgeron won the election,[2] and was sworn into office on July 30.[3]

Personal life

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Orgeron and his wife, Angela, live in Golden Meadow, Louisiana. They have three daughters.[1] He is a fourth cousin of Ed Orgeron.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dan Copp (May 27, 2020). "Local businessman announces plans to run for state representative in special election - News - Northwest Florida Daily News - Fort Walton Beach, FL". Nwfdailynews.com. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "Joseph Orgeron wins state House District 54 seat". Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "Newly elected rep officially joins LaLege".
  4. ^ WDSU Digital Team (July 12, 2020). "Joe Orgeron wins 54th District seat formerly held by Reggie Bagala, who died of COVID-19". Wdsu.com. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
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