Page Cortez
American politician and businessman
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Patrick Page Cortez is an American politician and businessman from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, he represented the Louisiana State Senate's 23rd district, based in southern Lafayette, from 2012 to 2024.[1][2] In 2020, Cortez was unanimously elected Senate President, succeeding term-limited John Alario.[3]
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Preceded byJohn Alario
Succeeded byCameron Henry
Preceded byMichael Michot
Succeeded byJean-Paul Coussan
Page Cortez | |
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| President of the Louisiana Senate | |
| In office January 13, 2020 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | John Alario |
| Succeeded by | Cameron Henry |
| Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 2012 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Michot |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Paul Coussan |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 2008 – January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ernie Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Stuart Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patrick Page Cortez |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Angela |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Louisiana, Lafayette (BA) |
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From 2008 until 2012, Cortez represented the 43rd district in the Louisiana House of Representatives. He lives with his wife and two children in Lafayette, where he owns and operates a La-Z-Boy furniture gallery.[4]
