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→Legislative accomplishments
In 2002, she helped the Springhill Medical Center obtain placement in the Rural Hospital Coalition, a move which enabled the facility to obtain additional funds. She pushed for the designation of a tourism center in Springhill, with appropriate directional signs to the new facility. She also worked for a jogging trail in Frank Anthony Park and for the funding to renovate the Spring Theatre.
In 2002, she helped the Springhill Medical Center obtain placement in the Rural Hospital Coalition, a move which enabled the facility to obtain additional funds. She pushed for the designation of a tourism center in Springhill, with appropriate directional signs to the new facility. She also worked for a jogging trail in Frank Anthony Park and for the funding to renovate the Spring Theatre.
She pushed successfully for funding to relocate the Northwest Louisiana Technical College in Minden to its new campus which opened in 2013 off the Interstate 20 service road.
She pushed successfully for funding to relocate the Northwest Louisiana Technical College in Minden to its new campus which opened in 2013 off the Interstate 20 service road.
Doerge pulled strings to obtain special surgery in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], for a [[cerebral palsy]] patient, 5-year-old Jeremy Logan Curtis. Had she not acted, the child would have been a permanent invalid. The surgery was successful, and the child was thereafter able to walk and play and face a bright future.
Doerge pulled strings to obtain special surgery in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], for a [[cerebral palsy]] patient, 5-year-old Jeremy Logan Curtis. Had she not acted, the child would have been a permanent invalid. The surgery was successful, and the child was thereafter able to walk and play and face a bright future.
Doerge's ''alma mater'', NSU, inducted her into the College of Business Hall of Distinction. Her name is engraved on a plaque located in the foyer of Russell Hall. The
Doerge's ''alma mater'', NSU, inducted her into the College of Business Hall of Distinction. Her name is engraved on a plaque located in the foyer of Russell Hall.
==A cancer survivor==
==A cancer survivor==
Doerge is a [[breast cancer]] survivor. In an interview with Juanita Agan (1923-2008) of ''The Minden Press-Herald,'' the [[Methodist]] Doerge attributed her recovery to the will and love of God and His answer to her prayers for strength and endurance, the care of her physicians, the love of her family, and the concern of friends. Late in 2004, she was declared cancer-free.<ref>''Minden Press-Herald,'' June 1, 2007.</ref>
Doerge is a [[breast cancer]] survivor. In an interview with Juanita Agan (1923-2008) of ''The Minden Press-Herald,'' the [[Methodist]] Doerge attributed her recovery to the will and love of God and His answer to her prayers for strength and endurance, the care of her physicians, the love of her family, and the concern of friends. Late in 2004, she was declared cancer-free.<ref>''Minden Press-Herald,'' June 1, 2007.</ref>
==Last reelection in 2007==
==Last reelection in 2007==
Doerge easily retained her seat in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 20, 2007. She received 6,681 votes (57 percent) to 4,133 (35 percent) for [[Ronnie Broughton]] of Minden, the then president of the Webster Parish School Board and a Republican who later left that party to become the state chairman of the [[Constitution Party]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/07/26/constitution-party-meets-possible-presidential-nominee/30705579/|title=Constitution Party meets possible presidential nominee|publisher=''The Alexandria Town Talk''|accessdate=July 27, 2015}}</ref> An [[African-American]] candidate, Terrell Mendenhall of Cullen, south of Springhill, polled 915 ballots (8 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 20, 2007.</ref>
Doerge easily retained her seat in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 20, 2007. She received 6,681 votes (57 percent) to 4,133 (35 percent) for [[Ronnie Broughton]] of Minden, the then president of the Webster Parish School Board and a Republican who later left that party to become the state chairman of the [[Constitution Party]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/07/26/constitution-party-meets-possible-presidential-nominee/30705579/|title=Constitution Party meets possible presidential nominee|publisher=''The Alexandria Town Talk''|accessdate=July 27, 2015}}</ref> An [[African-American]] candidate, Terrell Mendenhall of Cullen, south of Springhill, polled 915 ballots (8 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 20, 2007.</ref>
Broughton had committed to the victorious Republican gubernatorial candidate [[Bobby Jindal]], but Doerge had proclaimed her neutrality in the governor's race in which her former legislative colleague, Foster Lonnie Campbell, was also a candidate. Broughton questioned why Louisiana Highway 371 remains a two-lane road. He had promised if elected to "bring transportation dollars home to our area." Broughton also proclaimed himself a[[ pro-life]] candidate: "Life starts at conception, marriage is between a man and woman, and the [[Second Amendment]] should be protected and held sacred."
Broughton had committed to the victorious Republican gubernatorial candidate [[Bobby Jindal]], but Doerge had proclaimed her neutrality in the governor's race in which her former legislative colleague, Foster Lonnie Campbell, was also a candidate. Broughton questioned why Louisiana Highway 371 remains a two-lane road. He had promised if elected to "bring transportation dollars home to our area." Broughton also proclaimed himself a[[ pro-life]] candidate: "Life starts at conception, marriage is between a man and woman, and the [[Second Amendment]] should be protected and held sacred."
[[U.S. Senator]] [[David Vitter]]'s campaign organization, the Louisiana Committee for a Republican Majority, has urged primary voters to support either Broughton or Holland but omitted de Pingre from the recommended choices.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/a-look-at-the-la-races-targeted-by-vitter-group/040a85707eb64de5a2df981301da0733|title=A look at the La. races targeted by the Vitter group|date=August 4, 2011|publisher=''The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=October 22, 2011}}</ref> Area Democrats, including Doerge, endorsed Reynolds, who like Doerge is a former educator.
[[U.S. Senator]] [[David Vitter]]'s campaign organization, the Louisiana Committee for a Republican Majority, has urged primary voters to support either Broughton or Holland but omitted de Pingre from the recommended choices.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/a-look-at-the-la-races-targeted-by-vitter-group/040a85707eb64de5a2df981301da0733|title=A look at the La. races targeted by the Vitter group|date=August 4, 2011|publisher=''The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=October 22, 2011}}</ref> Area Democrats, including Doerge, endorsed Reynolds, who like Doerge is a former educator.
Reynolds led the four-candidate field with 3,725 votes (39 percent), and de Pingre trailed with 2,498 votes (26.1 percent). Both candidates backed by Senator Vitter finished out of the running. Gerald Holland received 2,131 votes (22.3 percent), and Ronnie Broughton, Doerge's opponent from 2007, trailed with 1,205 votes (12.6 percent).<ref name=returns/>
Reynolds led the four-candidate field with 3,725 votes (39 percent), and de Pingre trailed with 2,498 votes (26.1 percent). Both candidates backed by Senator Vitter finished out of the running. Gerald Holland received 2,131 votes (22.3 percent), and Ronnie Broughton, Doerge's opponent from 2007, trailed with 1,205 votes (12.6 percent).<ref name=returns/>
In the general election held on November 19, 2011, Reynolds defeated Republican de Pingre, 4,232 votes (54.7 percent) to 3,508 votes (45.3 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, General election returns, November 19, 2011</ref> He hence succeeded Doerge on January 9, 2012.
In the general election held on November 19, 2011, Reynolds defeated Republican Jeri de Pingre, 4,232 votes (54.7 percent) to 3,508 votes (45.3 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, General election returns, November 19, 2011</ref> He hence succeeded Doerge on January 9, 2012.
==Museum director==
==Museum director==