Page Cortez
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Page Cortez | |
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President of the Louisiana Senate | |
In office January 13, 2020 – January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | John Alario |
Succeeded by | Cameron Henry |
Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 23rd district | |
In office January 2012 – January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Michael Michot |
Succeeded by | Jean-Paul Coussan |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
In office January 2008 – January 2012 | |
Preceded by | Ernie Alexander |
Succeeded by | Stuart Bishop |
Personal details | |
Born | Patrick Page Cortez |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Angela |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Louisiana, Lafayette (BA) |
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Patrick Page Cortez is an American politician and businessman from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, he represented the Louisiana State Senate's 23rd district, based in southern Lafayette, from 2012 to 2024.[1][2] In 2020, Cortez was unanimously elected Senate President, succeeding term-limited John Alario.[3]
From 2008 until 2012, Cortez represented the 43rd district in the Louisiana House of Representatives. He lives with his wife and two children in Lafayette, where he owns and operates a La-Z-Boy furniture gallery.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Senator Patrick Page Cortez - Republican District 23". Louisiana State Senate. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Patrick Cortez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ Will Sentell (January 13, 2020). "Page Cortez chosen as president of the Louisiana Senate". The Advocate. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ "Page Cortez's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved January 26, 2020.