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Line 31: − − ==Electiion history== − In the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 20, 2007, Hazel unseated Democratic state Representative Rick L. Farrar (1960-2018) of Pineville, 9,330 votes (62.5 percent) to 5,611 (37.5 percent).[2] Farrar had first won the seat in the primary held on October 19, 1991, when he upset fellow Democrat Carl Newton Gunter, Jr. (1938-1999), 7,729 (56.6 percent) to 5,929 (43.4 percent).[3] Gunter had been known for his [[Populism|populist]] political stance and his outspoken opposition to [[abortion]].[4] Farrar was narrowly unseated for the 1996-2000 term by the Republican Randy Eugene Wiggins of Pineville, a [[State Farm]] i[[nsurance]] agent in Alexandria. On October 6, 1995, Wiggins defeated Farrar, 6,350 votes (51.1 percent) to 6,077 (48.9 percent).[5] When Wiggins ran for the state Senate in 1999 against former Senator [[Joe McPherson]], who did not run in 1995, Farrar staged a successful return to office. In the 2003 primary, Farrar handil [[Independent]ly defeated [[Independent]] "Pete" Ferrington,, 7,072 (61 percent) to 4,519 (39 percent).[6] − − Randy Wiggins, meanwhile, challenged the second-term reelection of Hazel in the primary held on October 22, 2011, but Hazel handily defeated the former representative, 8,089 votes (60.8 percent) to 5,220 votes (39.2 percent).[7] Line 41:
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He is a member of th e Louisiana Bar and the Louisiana District Attorney's associations, the American Legioin, Kiwanis International, the Amerita Club, the Rapides/Pineville Soccer Association, and the [[National Rifle Association]]. He is a vestry member at St. Michael's [[Episcopal Church]] in Pineville. He is married to the former Karen Frances Centanni; the couple has two children, Sydney and Brik.[1] The Hazels reside in Ball north of Pineville.
He is a member of th e Louisiana Bar and the Louisiana District Attorney's associations, the American Legioin, Kiwanis International, the Amerita Club, the Rapides/Pineville Soccer Association, and the [[National Rifle Association]]. He is a vestry member at St. Michael's [[Episcopal Church]] in Pineville. He is married to the former Karen Frances Centanni; the couple has two children, Sydney and Brik.[1] The Hazels reside in Ball north of Pineville.
==Legal career==
==Legal career==
In 2018, Hazel won the election to choose a successor upon the retirement of Judge Yeager.
In 2018, Hazel won the election to choose a successor upon the retirement of Judge Yeager.
==Election history==
In the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 20, 2007, Hazel unseated Democratic state Representative Rick L. Farrar (1960-2018) of Pineville, 9,330 votes (62.5 percent) to 5,611 (37.5 percent).[2] Farrar had first won the seat in the primary held on October 19, 1991, when he upset fellow Democrat Carl Newton Gunter, Jr. (1938-1999), 7,729 (56.6 percent) to 5,929 (43.4 percent).[3] Gunter had been known for his [[Populism|populist]] political stance and his outspoken opposition to [[abortion]].[4] Farrar was narrowly unseated for the 1996-2000 term by the Republican Randy Eugene Wiggins of Pineville, a [[State Farm]] [[insurance]] agent in Alexandria. On October 6, 1995, Wiggins defeated Farrar, 6,350 votes (51.1 percent) to 6,077 (48.9 percent).[5] When Wiggins ran for the state Senate in 1999 against former Senator [[Joe McPherson]], who did not run in 1995, Farrar staged a successful return to office. In the 2003 primary, Farrar handil [[Independent]ly defeated [[Independent]] "Pete" Ferrington,, 7,072 (61 percent) to 4,519 (39 percent).[6]
Randy Wiggins, meanwhile, challenged the second-term reelection of Hazel in the primary held on October 22, 2011, but Hazel handily defeated the former representative, 8,089 votes (60.8 percent) to 5,220 votes (39.2 percent).[7]
==Legislative tenure==
==Legislative tenure==
In 2012, Hazel voted to ban the use of cellphones while driving; the measure passed the House, 68-29. He voted against providing tax incentives for attracting a National Basketball Association team to Louisiana but supported state [[income tax]] deductions for individuals who contribute to scholarship funds. He voted to reduce the number of hours that polling locations remain open; Louisiana has traditionally had 14-hour polling days. He co-sponsored the requirement for drug testing of certain welfare recipients, which passed the House, 65 to 26. He supported changes in the teacher tenure law. In 2011, Hazel voted for a permanent tax on cigarettes and opposed the establishment of a commission to consider ways to remove the state income tax. He vote against the anti-bullying measure which proponents claimed would address the problem in public schools; the measure failed 43-54.[15]
In 2012, Hazel voted to ban the use of cellphones while driving; the measure passed the House, 68-29. He voted against providing tax incentives for attracting a National Basketball Association team to Louisiana but supported state [[income tax]] deductions for individuals who contribute to scholarship funds. He voted to reduce the number of hours that polling locations remain open; Louisiana has traditionally had 14-hour polling days. He co-sponsored the requirement for drug testing of certain welfare recipients, which passed the House, 65 to 26. He supported changes in the teacher tenure law. In 2011, Hazel voted for a permanent tax on cigarettes and opposed the establishment of a commission to consider ways to remove the state income tax. He vote against the anti-bullying measure which proponents claimed would address the problem in public schools; the measure failed 43-54.[15]
==Race for district attorney==
==Losing race for district attorney==
In April 2014, Hazel confirmed that he would run for Rapides Parish District Attorney in the primary election held on November 4. The long-term incumbent, [[Jam Downs]], a Democrat and son of the late C. H. "Sammy" Downs and nephew of [[J. Earl Downs]], retired. Hazel finished a strong second in the primary to Pineville City Judge Phillip Terrell, a Democrat. He polled 15,001 votes (34.6 percent) to Terrell's 15,245 (35.2 percent). The third candidate, Democratic former state Representative Christopher Roy, Jr., the brother of Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy, trailed with 13,081 votes (30.2 percent).[16] In the runoff election held on December 6, Terrell defeated Hazel, 20,053 votes (52.9 percent) to 17,840 (47.1 percent).[17]
In April 2014, Hazel confirmed that he would run for Rapides Parish District Attorney in the primary election held on November 4. The long-term incumbent, [[Jam Downs]], a Democrat and son of the late C. H. "Sammy" Downs and nephew of [[J. Earl Downs]], retired. Hazel finished a strong second in the primary to Pineville City Judge Phillip Terrell, a Democrat. He polled 15,001 votes (34.6 percent) to Terrell's 15,245 (35.2 percent). The third candidate, Democratic former state Representative Christopher Roy, Jr., the brother of Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy, trailed with 13,081 votes (30.2 percent).[16] In the runoff election held on December 6, Terrell defeated Hazel, 20,053 votes (52.9 percent) to 17,840 (47.1 percent).[17]
In the nonpartisan blanket primary held on November 6, 2018, in conjunction with congressional elections, Hazel won the Division B judgeship on the 9th Judicial District Court. He defeated attorney Charles David Elliott (born August 27, 1962).[24] Then in a special election in 2019, Mike Johnson, was elected to fill the remainder of Hazel's legislative term.[
In the nonpartisan blanket primary held on November 6, 2018, in conjunction with congressional elections, Hazel won the Division B judgeship on the 9th Judicial District Court. He defeated attorney Charles David Elliott (born August 27, 1962).[24] Then in a special election in 2019, Mike Johnson, was elected to fill the remainder of Hazel's legislative term.[
==Notes and Reference==
==Reference==
1. Representative's Personal Page House.legis.state.la.us1., March 25, 2009; no longer on-line.<br>
1. Representative's Personal Page House.legis.state.la.us1., March 25, 2009; no longer on-line.<br>
2. Louisiana Secretary of State, Primary Election Returns, October 20, 2007<br>
2. Louisiana Secretary of State, Primary Election Returns, October 20, 2007<br>