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Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.)

District: 7th District, Southwest -- Lafayette, Lake Charles
Residence: Lafayette
Born: February 21, 1956; Lafayette, La.
Religion: Episcopalian
Family: Wife, Bridget Boustany; two children
Education: U. of Southwestern Louisiana, B.S. 1978 (biology); Louisiana State U., M.D. 1982
Military Service: None
Political Highlights: No previous office; U.S. House, 2005-present
Elected: Elected: 2004 (4th term)
Committee Assignments: Ways & Means (Human Resources; Oversight - Chairman; Select Revenue Measures)

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State Information: 7th District, Southwest -- Lafayette, Lake Charles

Election History
Year	Election	Candidate	Votes	Percent
2010	general	Charles Boustany (R)		unopposed
2008	general	Charles Boustany (R)	177,173	61.9%
		Donald Cravins (D)	98,280	34.3%
		Peter Vidrine (X)	10,846	3.8%
2006	general	Charles Boustany (R)	113,720	70.7%
2006	general	Mike Stagg (D)	47,133	29.3%
2004	general runoff	Charles Boustany (R)	75,039	55%
2004	general runoff	Willie Mount (D)	61,493	45%
2004	general	Charles Boustany (R)	105,761	38.6%
		Willie Mount (D)	69,079	25.2%
		Don Cravins (D)	67,389	24.6%
		David Thibodaux (R)	26,526	9.7%
		Malcolm Carriere (D)	5,177	1.9%
2002	general	Chris John (D)	138,659	86.8%
2002	general	Roberto Valletta (I)	21,051	13.2%