Clark Gaudin
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
1967–1968
Preceded byLuther F. Cole
Succeeded byLillian Walker
In office
1972–1992
Preceded byLillian Walker
Succeeded byChuck McMains
Personal details
Born
Edward Clark Gaudin[1]

(1931-12-26)December 26, 1931
DiedMarch 19, 2020(2020-03-19) (aged 88)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Marianne Hurst
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(died. 1992)​

Shirley Armetta[2]
Children3[2]
Alma materLouisiana State University
Paul M. Hebert Law Center

Edward Clark Gaudin (December 26, 1931 – March 19, 2020) was an American politician.[3] He served as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[4]

Life and career

Gaudin attended Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.[2]

In 1967, Gaudin was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, winning a special election to complete Luther F. Cole's leftover term, serving until 1968, when he was succeeded by Lillian Walker. In 1972, he was elected again, succeeding Walker. He served until 1992, when he was succeeded by Chuck McMains.[4]

Gaudin died in March 2020, at the age of 88.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Clark Gaudin Admitted To Louisiana Bar". Pointe Coupee Banner. New Roads, Louisiana. June 19, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ a b c d "Edward Gaudin Obituary (1931-2020)". The Advocate. March 23, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  3. ^ "Clark Gaudin Loses Close House Race In Baton Rouge". Pointe Coupee Banner. New Roads, Louisiana. February 8, 1968. p. 1. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.


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