Gerald Long | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Louisiana Senate | |
| In office January 11, 2016 – January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Weston Broome |
| Succeeded by | Beth Mizell |
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 14, 2008 – January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Smith |
| Succeeded by | Louie Bernard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1944 Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rose Long[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Relatives | Long family |
| Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Gerald Long (born July 9, 1944) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2]
Long was born in Winnfield, Louisiana.[1] He was the brother of Jimmy D. Long, and his paternal grandfather was Gillis William Long. Other relatives were the politicians George S. Long, Huey Long, Earl Long, Russell B. Long and Speedy Long.[3][4] Long attended Northwestern State University, where he earned his degree in 1966.[1][2]
In 2008, Long was elected for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2] He succeeded Mike Smith. Long was succeeded by Louie Bernard in 2020.[2]
- ^ a b c d "Gerald Long's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Gerald Long". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Former state lawmaker Jimmy Long Sr dies in auto accident". KALB-TV. August 9, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ Hilburn, Greg (January 10, 2020). "'End of an era': Louisiana's last Long exits political stage after century-long legacy". The News-Star. Retrieved August 9, 2022.