Don Cravins, Jr.

Don Cravins, Jr.
Born	July 31, 1972(1972-07-31) Houston, Texas
Residence	Opelousas, Louisiana
Alma mater	Louisiana State University, Southern University Law Center
Religion	Roman Catholic
Spouse	Yvette Puckett Cravins

Donald R. "Don" Cravins, Jr. is a Democratic politician from the State of Louisiana.

In the 2008 elections, Cravins unsuccessfully ran as the Democratic candidate for Louisiana's 7th congressional district seat held by Republican U.S. Representative Charles Boustany, Jr. In addition to Boustany, Cravins also faced Constitution Party candidate Peter Vidrine. Boustany defeated Cravins.

Cravins previously served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2004 through 2006, having represented District 40. When he was elected, he and his father, then Senator Don Cravins, Sr., made Louisiana history by becoming the first father and son duo to serve in the Louisiana Legislature at the same time. Don Cravins, Jr. later won a seat in the Louisiana State Senate, where he represented the 24th district from December 2006 until January 2009.

In a letter dated January 4, 2009, Cravins announced his resignation as State Senator to take a position as Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.^[1]

See also

• United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 2008

References

1. ^ http://www.dailyworld.com/article/20090109/NEWS01/901090302/1002

External links

• Senator Donald R. "Don" Cravins, Jr. - District 24 official Louisiana State Senate website
  • Legislation, Committees
• Don Cravins, Jr. for U.S. Congress official campaign website

• Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
• Current Bills Sponsored at StateSurge.com
• Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
• Profile at SourceWatch Congresspedia
• Follow the Money - Don Cravins, Jr.
  • 2007 state senate campaign contributions
  • 2005 state house campaign contributions

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Name	Cravins, Don Jr.
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	July 31, 1972
Place of birth	Houston, Texas
Date of death
Place of death