Michael Melerine | |
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Member of the LouisianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 6th district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Pressly |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Louisiana State University |
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Melerine is a former member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 4. [2] His wife,Stacey Melerine,won the subsequent election to replace him. [3] He was elected to the 6th district seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives with 68.1% of the vote on October 14,2023,with Robert Darrow in second with 28.2% and Evan McMichael in third with 3.7%. [4] [5]
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