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'''Christopher Douglas Broadwater''', known as '''Chris Broadwater''' (born March 22, 1972),<ref name=mylife>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/Fname-Lname/chris_broadwater|title=Christopher Broadwater|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=September 12, 2017}}</ref> is an attorney in [[Baton Rouge]], [[Louisiana]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86, which encompasses within Tangipahoa Parish the communities of Independence, Tickfaw, Natalbany, and northwestern Hammond, Broadwater's city of residence.

'''Christopher Douglas Broadwater''', known as '''Chris Broadwater''' (born March 22, 1972),<ref name=mylife>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/Fname-Lname/chris_broadwater|title=Christopher Broadwater|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=September 12, 2017}}</ref> is an attorney in [[Baton Rouge]], [[Louisiana]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 86, which encompasses within Tangipahoa Parish the communities of Independence, Tickfaw, Natalbany, and northwestern Hammond, Broadwater's city of residence.

A native of St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish,[1] Broadwater graduated from Rapides High School in Lecompte in Rapides Parish.<ref name=mylife/> In 2011, he listed his key campaign issues as economic development and education. He said that his experience gained in both the private sector and as the former director of the office of workers compensation would give him an early advantage as a legislator. Broadwater promised to pursue a balanced state budget. As the former head of a state agency, he developed and managed a $62 million departmental budget during the first term of Republican Governor [[Bobby Jindal]].[2]

A native of St. Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, Broadwater graduated from Rapides High School in Lecompte in Rapides Parish.<ref name=mylife/> In 2011, he listed his key campaign issues as economic development and education. He said that his experience gained in both the private sector and as the former director of the office of workers compensation would give him an early advantage as a legislator. Broadwater promised to pursue a balanced state budget. As the former head of a state agency, he developed and managed a $62 million departmental budget during the first term of Republican Governor [[Bobby Jindal]].[2]

Broadwater won the seat in a low-turnout general election held on November 19, 2011. He defeated fellow Republican George Holton, 2,800 (56.9 percent) to 2,125 (43.2 percent).[3]

Broadwater won the seat in a low-turnout general election held on November 19, 2011. He defeated fellow Republican George Holton, 2,800 (56.9 percent) to 2,125 (43.2 percent).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Graphical|date=November 19, 2011|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|title=Election Returns|accessdate=March 20, 2018}}</ref>

Broadwater is a 1995 graduate of [[Southern Baptist]]-affiliated Louisiana College in [[Pineville, Louisiana|Pineville]]. He then graduated in 1998 from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2002, he received his Juris Doctor from the [[Louisiana State University]] Law Center in Baton Rouge.[2]

Broadwater is a 1995 graduate of [[Southern Baptist]]-affiliated Louisiana College in [[Pineville, Louisiana|Pineville]]. He then graduated in 1998 from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2002, he received his Juris Doctor from the [[Louisiana State University]] Law Center in Baton Rouge.<ref name=runningforoffice>{{cite web|url=http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/elections/article_27445281-e6de-54a4-b9db-99641ec73f03.html|title=Running for Office: Chris Broadwater (Louisiana House Distrit 86)|publisher=''The Baton Rouge Advocate''|date=September 27, 2011|accessdate=March 20, 2018}}</ref>

Broadwater and his wife, the former Hilaria Nelson, have four daughters, Emma Grace, Rose Kathron, Maggie Frances, and Ruby Jane.[2] On election day, October 22, 2011, Broadwater was taken to an emergency room to have a chicken bone surgically removed from his throat. Following the surgery, his wife gave birth to Ruby Jane.[4]

Broadwater and his wife, the former Hilaria Nelson, have four daughters, Emma Grace, Rose Kathron, Maggie Frances, and Ruby Jane.<ref name=runningforoffice/> On election day, October 22, 2011, Broadwater was taken to an emergency room to have a chicken bone surgically removed from his throat. Following the surgery, his wife gave birth to Ruby Jane.<ref>Jeremy Alford, Rookie Cheat Sheet". thepoliticaldesk.com. http://thepoliticaldesk.com/?p=749. Retrieved May 24, 2012</ref>

In December 2017, Broadwater abruptly resigned his legislative seat. On February 26, 2018, [[radio]] talk show host [[Moon Griffon]] said that Broadwater is accepting some kind of government job. A long-time Broadwater critic, Griffon said he considers Broadwater, a [[Moderate Republican]], more "Democrat" than "Republican."<ref>''[[Moon Griffon|The Moon Griffon Show]]'', February 26, 2018.</ref>

In December 2017, Broadwater abruptly resigned his legislative seat. On February 26, 2018, [[radio]] talk show host [[Moon Griffon]] said that Broadwater is accepting some kind of government job. A long-time Broadwater critic, Griffon said he considers Broadwater, a [[Moderate Republican]], more "Democrat" than "Republican."<ref>''[[Moon Griffon|The Moon Griffon Show]]'', February 26, 2018.</ref>

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