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Bill Dodd | |
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| Louisiana State Representative from Allen Parish | |
| In office 1940–1948 | |
| Preceded by | David Cole |
| Succeeded by | M.V. Hargrove |
| 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office May 11, 1948 – May 13, 1952 | |
| Governor | Earl K. Long |
| Preceded by | J. Emile Verret |
| Succeeded by | C. E. "Cap" Barham |
| Louisiana State Auditor (later Comptroller; office is no longer elected.) | |
| In office 1956–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Allison Kolb |
| Succeeded by | Roy R. Theriot |
| Louisiana State Board of Education | |
| In office 1960–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Merle Welsh |
| Succeeded by | V.J. Scogin |
| Louisiana Education Superintendent | |
| In office 1964–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Shelby M. Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Louis J. Michot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Joseph Dodd November 25, 1909 Liberty, Texas, US |
| Died | November 16, 1991 (aged 81) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Verone Ford Dodd (m. 1939-his death) |
| Relations | Long family |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Attorney; Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Joseph Dodd (November 25, 1909 – November 16, 1991) was an American politician who held five positions in the Louisiana state government in the mid-20th century, including state representative, lieutenant governor, state auditor, president and member of the State Board of Education, and state education superintendent.
Dodd died of cancer in Baton Rouge General Medical Center on the day of the Edwin Edwards-David Duke gubernatorial showdown. Memorial services were held at his home church, the Southside Baptist Church in Baton Rouge on November 18, 1991, with John Robson officiating.
