Jeremy Stine
Jeremy Stine | |
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Member-elect of the Louisiana State Senate from the 27th district | |
Assuming office 2021 | |
Succeeding | Ronnie Johns |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1980 (age 41–42) |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Louisiana State University (BA) |
Jeremy Stine (born c. 1980) is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 27th district.
Early life and education[]
Stine was born around 1980. The Stine family is the owner of the Stine Lumber business, and Theresa Schmidt of KPLC describes the family as "well-known."[1][2] Stine graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in political science and French.[2]
Career[]
Stine was part of the first French language immersion program launched by the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana.[3]
Stine has previous worked as a legislative aid.[1] Stine is the marketing director of his family's business, Stine Lumber, and serves as the president of the Alliance for Positive Growth.[2]
Louisiana State Senate[]
On July 23, 2021, State Senator Ronnie Johns resigned to accept Governor John Bel Edwards’ appointment to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.[4] This left a vacancy in the 27th district seat. By July 26, Stine had announced his candidacy.[5] Stine ran as a Republican. Two other candidates in the special primary ran to fill the vacancy: Republican Jake Shaheen and Democrat Dustin Granger. Granger is a financial planner and Shaheen is a school teacher.[1] In the November 13 primary, Stine won the election outright, by receiving 59.2% of the vote.[6] Stine plans to, during his swearing in ceremony, say the oath of office in both the English and French language.[3]
Stine was described by the Louisiana Illuminator as "anti-abortion, pro-gun rights and a supporter of the oil and gas industry."[7]
Personal life[]
Stine and his wife, Emily, have three children.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Schmidt, Theresa (November 5, 2021). "Three vying for State Senate District 27 seat formerly occupied by Ronnie Johns". KPLC. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Stine wins District 27 state senate seat". KPLC. November 13, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Alford, Jeremy (November 24, 2021). "'LaPolitics': An oath in French, life after the Mansion, and a special offshore rig". Baton Rouge Business Report. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Ronnie Johns". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Deaville, Patrick (July 26, 2021). "Jeremy Stine announces candidacy for State Senate". KPLC. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Jeremy Stine". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ Mipro, Rachel (November 13, 2021). "Three new Louisiana lawmakers elected Saturday". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- Living people
- Louisiana Republicans
- Louisiana state senators
- Louisiana State University alumni
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- 21st-century American politicians