Tom Schedler | |
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Secretary of State of Louisiana | |
In office November 22, 2010 –May 9, 2018 Acting: November 22, 2010 – November 1, 2011 | |
Governor | Bobby Jindal John Bel Edwards |
Preceded by | Jay Dardenne |
Succeeded by | Kyle Ardoin |
Personal details | |
Born | John Thomas Schedler January 24,1950 New Orleans,Louisiana,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Louisiana,Lafayette (BS) |
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