Joe Reece Salter
American politician (1943–2025)
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Joe Reece Salter (August 13, 1943 – August 16, 2025) was an American politician from the state of Louisiana. He served as Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2004 to 2008.
Joe Reece Salter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office 1986–2008 | |
| Preceded by | H. M. Fowler[1] |
| Succeeded by | Frank Howard |
| Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 2004–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Charles W. DeWitt Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jim Tucker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1943 Many, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 2025 (aged 82) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Life and career
Salter was born in Many, Louisiana, and grew up in Redland, Louisiana. An alumnus of Northwestern State University, he resided in Florien, Louisiana and was an educator.[2] His career included time as principal of Florien High School and a stint as president of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and as assistant superintendent of Sabine Parish Schools.[2] Salter represented District 24 and belonged to the Democratic Party.[3] He served in the House from 1986 to 2008, when term limits prevented him from running for reelection.[4][5]
Salter was inducted into the Sabine Hall of Fame.[6] He died in Baton Rouge on August 16, 2025, at the age of 82.[7][2]
