May 19, 2013
Rep. Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.)
- District: 3rd District, Southwest coast; 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 (5th term)
- Committee Assignments: Ways & Means (Human Resources; Oversight - Chairman; Trade)
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State Information: 3rd District, Southwest coast; Lafayette, Lake Charles
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general runoff | Charles Boustany (R) | 58,820 | 60.9% |
| Jeff Landry (R) | 37,767 | 39.1% | ||
| 2012 | general | Charles Boustany (R) | 139,123 | 44.7% |
| Jeff Landry (R) | 93,527 | 30% | ||
| Ron Richard (D) | 67,070 | 21.5% | ||
| Bryan Barrilleaux (R) | 7,908 | 2.5% | ||
| Jim Stark (LIBERT) | 3,765 | 1.2% |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 32% | Mitt Romney: 66% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 34% | John McCain: 64% |
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