Jeremy Stine (born July 10, 1980) is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the

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for the 27th district.

Early life and education

Stine was born on July 10, 1980 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Stine family is the owner of the Stine Lumber business, and Theresa Schmidt of

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describes the family as "well-known." Stine graduated from

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with a degree in political science and French.

Career

Stine was part of the first French language immersion program launched by the

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. Stine has previously worked as a legislative aide. Stine is the marketing director of his family's business, Stine Lumber, and serves as the president of the Alliance for Positive Growth.

Louisiana State Senate

On July 23, 2021, State Senator

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resigned to accept Governor

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’ appointment to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. This left a vacancy in the 27th district seat. By July 26, Stine had announced his candidacy. Stine ran as a

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. Two other candidates in the special primary ran to fill the vacancy: Republican Jake Shaheen and

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Dustin Granger. Granger is a financial planner and Shaheen is a school teacher. In the November 13 primary, Stine won the election outright, by receiving 59.2% of the vote. Stine plans to, during his swearing in ceremony, say the oath of office in both the English and French language. Stine was described by Rachel Mipro of the ''Louisiana Illuminator'' as "anti-abortion, pro-gun rights and a supporter of the oil and gas industry."

Personal life

Stine and his wife, Emily, have three children.

References

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