1. Royce Duplessis is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 5th district.
11 Facts About Royce Duplessis
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On November 8,2022, Duplessis defeated Mandie Landry in a special election to fill the vacant 5th district seat.
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Royce Duplessis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from the Xavier University of Louisiana and a Juris Doctor from the Howard University School of Law.
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Royce Duplessis assumed office in 2018 after winning a special election.
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Royce Duplessis is the owner of a private law firm, Royce Duplessis Law Firm, LLC, where he specializes in civil litigation cases.
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Royce Duplessis announced his candidacy to fill the District 93 seat in a 2018 special election.
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Royce Duplessis has fought for many women's health and rights efforts, including authoring and passing House Bill 784, The Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Act, to help deal with Louisiana's maternal and infant mortality rates.
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On June 9,2022, Royce Duplessis announced that he was running in the special election to succeed senator Karen Carter Peterson.
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On November 8,2022, Royce Duplessis was elected to fill the vacant fifth district seat in the Louisiana State Senate.
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On December 6,2022, Royce Duplessis was sworn into the Louisiana State Senate.
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In 2023, Royce Duplessis was re-elected to his position as a member of the Louisiana State Senate, representing District 5.