A. G. Crowe
A. G. Crowe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office 2008–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Boasso |
| Succeeded by | Sharon Hewitt |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 76th district | |
| In office 2000–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Almond Gaston Crowe Jr. May 8, 1948[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Southeastern Louisiana University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Almond Gaston "A. G." Crowe Jr. (born May 8, 1948) is an American politician and businessman from Pearl River, Louisiana. A Republican, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and in the Louisiana State Senate from 2008 to 2016.[1][2]
Early life and business career
Crowe graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans in 1966 and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1973.[3] He founded St. Tammany Office Products in 1982 and later founded The File Depot, a records-management company.[3][2]
Political career
Before serving in the state legislature, Crowe was a member of the St. Tammany Parish School Board.[2]
Crowe represented the 76th district in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008.[1] He was elected to the Louisiana State Senate in 2007 from District 1, defeating Democrat Kenneth L. Odinet Sr. The official returns gave Crowe 11,625 votes, or 51.81%, and Odinet 10,811 votes, or 48.19%.[4] Crowe served in the Senate from 2008 to 2016.[5]
Legislation sponsored by Crowe that became law included a 2008 bill creating the Louisiana International Deep Water Gulf Transfer Terminal Authority and a 2014 bill requiring the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a master plan for K–12 education.[6][7]
2018 secretary of state campaign
In 2018, Crowe ran in the special election for Secretary of State of Louisiana.[2][3] He received 4.91% of the vote in the November 6 primary and did not advance to the runoff.[8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Former State Sen. A.G. Crowe - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Former Louisiana Lawmaker Enters Secretary Of State's Race". Biz New Orleans. Associated Press. June 27, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "A.G. Crowe". BallotReady. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Election Results: Results for Election Date: 10/20/07". Louisiana Secretary of State. September 19, 2008. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Senate Directory 1812–2028" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. June 15, 2026. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Senate Bill No. 780, 2008 Regular Session". Louisiana State Legislature. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Senate Bill No. 366, 2014 Regular Session". Louisiana State Legislature. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Louisiana 2018 General Election". The Green Papers. Retrieved July 5, 2026.