Hunt Downer
American politician (born 1946)
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Hunt Downer (born April 28, 1946)[3] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[4]
Preceded byJohn Alario
Succeeded byCharles W. DeWitt Jr.
BornApril 28, 1946
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Hunt Downer | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1996–2000 | |
| Preceded by | John Alario |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. DeWitt Jr. |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1976–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1946 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic[1] Republican[2] |
| Alma mater | Nicholls State University Loyola University New Orleans |
Life and career
Downer was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Nicholls State University and Loyola University New Orleans. He served in the United States Army Reserve.[3]
Downer served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1976 to 2004.[4]
Downer was a major general of the Louisiana National Guard.[5]
In 2010 he attempted to be selected as the Republican candidate for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district but was defeated by Jeff Landry.
