Thomas Gaughan Carmody Jr. (born April 20, 1961), is an American

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broker and former politician from Shreveport, Louisiana who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 6th district from 2008 to 2020.

Early life and education

Carmody is one of thirteen children, eleven still living as of 2018, of Thomas Gaughan Carmody Sr. (1932–2012), and the former Katherine Phelan (born November 19, 1932). In 1979, Carmody graduated from the

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Jesuit High School in Shreveport, now Loyola College Prep. In 1983, Carmody received the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from

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in Baton Rouge.

Career

Louisiana House of Representatives

Carmody served as Chairman of House Commerce Committee, having previously served on Commerce, Education, and the Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs committees. Carmody's biggest donors in his initial election were the Republican Party, the Louisiana Association of Educators, and the Louisiana Hospital Association.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Carmody, Thomas G. 1961 births Living people Politicians from Shreveport, Louisiana Republican Party members of the Louisiana House of Representatives Louisiana city council members Businesspeople from Louisiana American real estate businesspeople Louisiana State University alumni 21st-century American politicians