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Donald Cazayoux
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Don Cazayoux is a former Democratic representative from the 6th Congressional District (map) of Louisiana. On May 3, 2008, Cazayoux defeated Woody Jenkins in a special election to replace Rep. Richard Baker (R), who resigned in January 2008.[1] Cazayoux was defeated by Bill Cassidy(R) in the general election.
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Bio
Cazayoux was born in Lousiana and earned a B.S. and M.A. from Lousiana State University before getting his J.D. from Georgetown Law School. He served as an assistant district attorney from 1996-2000 and was a Lousiana state representative from 2000-2008.[2]
2008 elections
On May 3, Cazayoux defeated Woody Jenkins in a special election to replace Rep. Richard Baker (R-La.), who resigned in January 2008.[3][4][1] Cazayoux was defeated by Bill Cassidy (R) in the November general election.
Money in Politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| ActBlue | $ 83,008 |
| United Transportation Union | $ 30,000 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 25,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $ 25,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $ 25,000 |
| International Assn of Fire Fighters | $ 25,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 25,000 |
| Ironworkers Union | $ 25,000 |
| Plumbers/Pipefitters Union | $ 25,000 |
| National Air Traffic Controllers Assn | $ 24,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Donald Cazayoux from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Donald Cazayoux from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Donald Cazayoux from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Donald Cazayoux from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J. Taylor Rushing, "Dems add to majority with Cazayoux win in La.", TheHill.com, May 4, 2008.
- ↑ "Cazayoux, Donald J. Jr., (1964 - )", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed April 7, 2009.
- ↑ 2008 Race Tracker page on Louisiana's 6th Congressional District
- ↑ Official Don Cazayoux for Congress website
External resources
- 2008 Race Tracker page on Louisiana's 6th Congressional District
- Official Don Cazayoux for Congress website
External articles
J. Taylor Rushing, "Dems add to majority with Cazayoux win in La.", TheHill.com, May 4, 2008.
