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Stephen Scalise
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| U.S. Representative Stephen Scalise (R) | ||
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| LA-01 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Energy and Commerce | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: Yes Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for LA-01 | ||
| Confirmed: | Gary King, Vinny Mendoza, Stephen Scalise | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
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Steve Scalise is currently the Republican representative for the 1st Congressional District (map) of Louisiana and an incumbent candidate in the 2008 congressional elections. On May 3, 2008, he defeated Gilda Reed (D) in a special election to replace former Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-Lou.), who vacated his seat to become Governor.[1] On November 4, 2008, Scalise defeated Democratic challenger Jim Harlan by a comfortable margin.
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2008 elections
On May 3, Scalise defeated Gilda Reed (D) in a special election to replace former Rep. Bobby Jindal (R-Lou.), who vacated his seat to become Governor. As an incumbent, Scalise is seeking the Republican nomination to retain his seat in the November general election.[2][1]
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DC Office:
429 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3015
Fax: (202) 226-0386
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Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J. Taylor Rushing, "Dems add to majority with Cazayoux win in La.", TheHill.com, May 4, 2008.
- ↑ 2008 Race Tracker page on Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District
