Jason DeWitt | |
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Member of the LouisianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 25th district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Lance Harris |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Northwestern State University (BS) |
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DeWitt is the owner of Terminator Pest and Pond Management,LLC. [2] He is also a former first responder with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. [3] DeWitt was elected to the 25th district seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives with 59% of the vote over Trish Leleux,who received 41% on October 14,2023. [4] [5]
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