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1972 United States Senate Election In Louisiana
The 1972 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 9, 1972. Former State Representative J. Bennett Johnston was elected to the Senate to succeed First Lady of Louisiana Elaine Edwards, who had been appointed by her husband on an interim basis following the death of Senator Allen Ellender. Following Johnston's victory in the general election, Elaine Edwards resigned and Governor Edwin Edwards appointed Johnston, so that he could gain seniority in the Senate. Democratic primary Candidates Declared * Frank Tunney Allen, resident of West Monroe * J. Bennett Johnston, former State Representative and candidate for Governor in 1971 Deceased * Allen Ellender, incumbent Senator Senator Ellender died July 27, a few weeks before the August 19 primary, but his name remained on the ballot. Results Republican primary Candidates * Ben Toledano, attorney and nominee for Mayor of New Orleans in 1970 Withdrew * Charles M. McLean Results Following Elle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bennett Johnston
John Bennett Johnston Jr. (born June 10, 1932) is a retired American attorney, politician, and later lobbyist. A member of the Democratic Party, Johnston represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate from 1972 to 1997. Beginning his political career when elected as a state representative from Caddo Parish in 1964, Johnston also served in the state senate before winning election to the U.S. Senate. Early life and education Johnston was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the attorney John Bennett Johnston (1894–1977) and the former Wilma Lyon (1904–1996). Johnston attended the private elementary and junior high Southfield School in the South Highlands neighborhood of Shreveport. He was inducted into the Southfield Hall of Fame in 1994. After Southfield, Johnston attended and graduated from C. E. Byrd High School in Shreveport. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, and Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. In 1956, Johnston graduat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
