The Long family is a family of politicians from the

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. Many have characterized it as a

political dynasty A political family (also referred to as political dynasty) is a family in which multiple members are involved in politics — particularly electoral politics. Members may be related by blood or marriage; often several generations or multiple sibli ...

. After Huey Long's 1935 assassination, a family dynasty emerged: his brother

Earl Earl () is a rank of the nobility in the United Kingdom. The title originates in the Old English word ''eorl'', meaning "a man of noble birth or rank". The word is cognate with the Scandinavian form ''jarl'', and meant "chieftain", particular ...

was elected lieutenant-governor in 1936, and governor in 1948 and 1956. Long's widow,

Rose McConnell Long Rose Long (née McConnell; April 8, 1892May 27, 1970) was an American politician who served as a Senator, and the wife of Huey Long. She was the third woman to ever serve as a U.S. Senator, and the first from Louisiana. Life and work Rose McCo ...

, was appointed to replace him in the Senate, and his son

Russell B. Long Russell Billiu Long (November 3, 1918 – May 9, 2003) was an American Democratic politician and United States Senator from Louisiana from 1948 until 1987. Because of his seniority, he advanced to chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, servin ...

, was a U.S. senator from 1948 to 1987. As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Russell shaped the nation's tax laws. He was an advocate of low business taxes, but also passed the Earned Income Credit and other tax legislation beneficial to the poor. In addition to Long's brother

Earl K. Long Earl Kemp Long (August 26, 1895 – September 5, 1960) was an American politician and the List of governors of Louisiana, 45th governor of Louisiana, serving three nonconsecutive terms. Long, known as "Uncle Earl", connected with voters th ...

becoming governor, brother Julius Long was a Winn Parish District Attorney, and brother

George S. Long George Shannon Long (September 11, 1883 – March 22, 1958) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. He was also a member of the Long family. Long was born in Tunica, Louisiana, on September 11, 1883. He was ...

was elected to Congress in 1952. Other more distant relatives, including Gillis William Long and

Speedy O. Long Speedy Oteria Long (June 16, 1928 – October 5, 2006) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 8th congressional district from January 3, 1965, until January 3, 1973. He was a member of ...

, represented Louisiana in the U.S. Congress.

Jimmy D. Long Jimmy Dale Long (October 6, 1931 – August 9, 2016) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. King was born in Winn Parish, Louisiana. His relatives included George S. Long, Huey ...

of Natchitoches Parish served for 32 years in the Louisiana House. Jimmy's younger brother

Gerald Long Gerald Long (born July 9, 1944) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate. Long was born in Winnfield, Louisiana. He was the brother of Jimmy D. Long, and his paternal gr ...

holds the distinction of being the first office-holder to be a registered Republican among the Long Democratic dynasty. Below is a list of family members who have held public office: *

(1883–1958), Oklahoma State Representative 1920–1922, delegate to the

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1948,

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from

Louisiana Louisiana , group=pronunciation (French: ''La Louisiane'') is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is the 20th-smallest by area and the 25th most populous of the 50 U.S. states. Louisiana is borde ...

1953–1958. Brother of Huey Long and Earl Long. * Huey Long (1893–1935),

Governor of Louisiana A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...

1928–1932, Democratic National Committeeman 1928, U.S. Senator from Louisiana 1932–1935. Brother of George S. Long and Earl Long. * Earl Long (1895–1960), Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana 1936–1939, Governor of Louisiana 1939–1940, 1948–1952, and 1956–1960, candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1960. Brother of George S. Long and Huey Long. *

(1892–1970), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1936, U.S. Senator from Louisiana 1936–1937. Wife of Huey Long. *

Blanche Long Blanche Beulah Revere Long ( Revere; December 17, 1902 – May 11, 1998) was the first lady of the state of Louisiana, serving three nonconsecutive terms. Raised in New Orleans, she married Earl Long in 1932 and was active in his successful b ...

(1902–1998), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1956 1960, Democratic National Committeewoman 1956–1963. Wife of Earl Long. *

(1918–2003), U.S. Senator from Louisiana 1948–1987. Son of Huey Long and Rose McConnell Long, husband of Carolyn Bason Long (1922–2015), son-in-law of

Samuel Bason Samuel Murphey Bason (December 3, 1894 – January 15, 1986) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member for the North Carolina's 15th Senate district, 15th district of the North Carolina Senate ...

, banker-businessman and member of the

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. *John S. Hunt, II (1928–2001), member of the

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1964–1972, nephew of Earl and Huey Long; son of Lucille Long Hunt, cousin of Russell B. Long. * Gillis William Long (1923–1985), U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1963–1965 and 1973–1985, candidate for Governor of Louisiana 1963, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1964. Cousin of George S. Long, Huey Long, and Earl Long. *

(1928–2006),

Louisiana State Senator The Louisiana State Senate (french: Sénat de Louisiane) is the upper house of the state legislature of Louisiana. All senators serve four-year terms and are assigned to multiple committees. Composition The Louisiana State Senate is compose ...

1956–1964, U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1965–1973. Cousin of George S. Long, Huey Long, and Earl Long. * Catherine Small Long (1924–2019), U.S. Representative from Louisiana 1985–1987. Widow of Gillis Long. *W. L. Rambo (1917–1984), Member of the

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from

Grant Parish Grant Parish (french: Paroisse de Grant) is a parish located in the North Central portion of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,309. The parish seat is Colfax. The parish was founded in 1869 durin ...

1952–1960, Louisiana State Senator 1964–1968, husband of Mary Alice Long Rambo, granddaughter of William Jefferson Long. *Floyd W. Smith, Jr. (1932–2010), Mayor of Pineville, Louisiana 1966–1970, second cousin of Speedy O. Long. *

(1931–2016), Louisiana State Representative 1968–2000. Brother of Gerald Long and Bill Long, third cousin of Huey Long and Earl Long. *

(born 1944), Louisiana State Senator 2008–2020. Brother of Jimmy Long and Bill Long, third cousin of Huey Long and Earl Long. *William Jackson "Bill" Long, candidate for lieutenant governor 1983. Brother of Jimmy Long and Gerald Long, third cousin of Huey Long and Earl Long. * Mike Smith, Louisiana State Senator 1996–2008 (succeeded by Gerald Long), first cousin of Jimmy, Gerald and Bill Long. Smith's father, P. K. Smith, was the brother of Ruby Smith Long, the mother of Jimmy, Gerald and Bill Long. *Douglas "Doug" Wofford,(Husband to Pam Long) 1997-1999 Member of Riverside Ca. CSA County Road Board, Candidate Ca.44th Cong.District

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