J. Rogers Pope

J. Rogers Pope is an American politician from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, Pope has represented the 13th district of the Louisiana State Senate, covering parts of Livingston Parish, since 2020.[1] Pope formerly represented the 71st district of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2008 until 2020.[2]

J. Rogers Pope
Member of the Louisiana Senate
from the 13th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2020
Preceded byDale Erdey
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 71st district
In office
2008–2020
Succeeded byBuddy Mincey, Jr.
Personal details
Born1940/1941 (age 79–80)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Pat
Children2
ResidenceDenham Springs, Louisiana, U.S.
EducationSoutheastern Louisiana University, BA

Career

Pope is a former Livingston Parish Schools Superintendent, and continues to serve as the Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of School Executives.[1] Pope won election to the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 71st district in 2007, narrowly defeating fellow Republican John Ware.[3] He was re-elected unopposed in 2011 and 2015.[2]

When he was term-limited from the House of Representatives in 2019, Pope ran instead for the 13th district of the Louisiana State Senate. He was elected in the first round with an outright majority of 50.4%, defeating fellow Republicans Edith Carlin and Deven Cavalier.[4][5] Pope assumed his Senate seat in 2020.

Personal life

Pope lives in Denham Springs with his wife, Pat. They have two grown children and six grandchildren.[1][6]

References
  1. "Senator J. Rogers Pope". Louisiana State Senate. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  2. "J. Rogers Pope". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  3. "Thank You!". J. Rogers Pope, State Representative. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  4. McHugh David (October 12, 2019). "NO RUNOFF: After nearly $1 million spent on Senate District 13 race, J. Rogers Pope claims (slim) outright victory". The Livingston Parish News. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  5. Blake Paterson (October 19, 2019). "Rep. J. Rogers Pope wins election in Senate District 13". The Advocate. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  6. "J. Rogers Pope's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
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