Avon Honey
Avon Honey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| Assumed office 2002–2010 | |
| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1947 Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Died | February 12, 2010 (age 62) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Linda |
| Residence | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Southern University |
| Profession | educator |
Avon R. Honey (May 1, 1947 – February 12, 2010) was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 63rd District since his victory in a special election held in March 2002 until his death in office.[1]
Honey was elected to succeed Kip Holden, who was elected to the Louisiana State Senate and later as Mayor-President of Baton Rouge. Holden was an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 24, 2015; victory ultimately went to Republican Billy Nungesser.
References[]
- ^ "State Representative Avon Honey dead at 62". Associated Press. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
External links[]
- Louisiana House of Representatives - Avon Honey official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Avon R. Honey (LA) profile
- Follow the Money - Avon Honey
Categories:
- 1947 births
- 2010 deaths
- Members of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- Louisiana Democrats
- Politicians from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- African-American state legislators in Louisiana
- Activists for African-American civil rights
- American Methodists