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In 1982, Forster won the House District 99 seat as a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] in a [[special election]] called because of the resignation of Republican Representative Lane Anderson Carson, who joined the administration of one-term Republican [[Governor]] [[David C. Treen]]. Forster prevailed thereafter in the regular elections of 1983, 1987, 1991, and 1995. His party conversion came in 1984, and the district was renumbered to 98. In the 1987 nonpartisan blanket primary, also known as the jungle primary, Forster defeated Democratic opponent C. Joseph "Joe" Murray, 7,709 (54.6 percent) to 6,415 (45.4 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 24, 1987.</ref>
In 1982, Forster won the House District 99 seat as a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] in a [[special election]] called because of the resignation of Republican Representative Lane Anderson Carson, who joined the administration of one-term Republican [[Governor]] [[David C. Treen]]. Forster prevailed thereafter in the regular elections of 1983, 1987, 1991, and 1995. His party conversion came in 1984, and the district was renumbered to 98. In the 1987 nonpartisan blanket primary, also known as the jungle primary, Forster defeated Democratic opponent C. Joseph "Joe" Murray, 7,709 (54.6 percent) to 6,415 (45.4 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 24, 1987.</ref>
In 1991, Forster won the primary outright by defeating three Democrats and an [[Independent]] with 57.7 percent of the vote.<ref>{Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 19, 1991.</ref> In 1995, Forster polled 52.6 percent in the primary against a Democrat, Norbert Rome and a Republican challenger, Joyce S. Sackett.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 21, 1995.</ref>
In 1991, Forster won the primary outright by defeating three Democrats and an [[Independent]] with 57.7 percent of the vote.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 19, 1991.</ref> In 1995, Forster polled 52.6 percent in the primary against a Democrat, Norbert Rome and a Republican challenger, Joyce S. Sackett.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 21, 1995.</ref>
On several occasions during the 1990s, Forster was honored by the Alliance for Good Government. He also received the Monte Lehman Award from Louisiana Civil Service and was honored by the French Quarter Business Association for legislative achievements in promoting business.<ref name=enlou/> His district included the French Quarter. New Orleans businessman [[Rob Couhig]], a leader in the efforts to revive the Orleans Parish Republican Party, was an early campaign manager for Forster.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.couhigpartners.com/team/couhig.php|title=Couhig Partners, LLC|publisher=couhigpartners.com|accessdate=October 17, 2009}}</ref>
On several occasions during the 1990s, Forster was honored by the Alliance for Good Government. He also received the Monte Lehman Award from Louisiana Civil Service and was honored by the French Quarter Business Association for legislative achievements in promoting business.<ref name=enlou/> His district included the French Quarter. New Orleans businessman [[Rob Couhig]], a leader in the efforts to revive the Orleans Parish Republican Party, was an early campaign manager for Forster.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.couhigpartners.com/team/couhig.php|title=Couhig Partners, LLC|publisher=couhigpartners.com|accessdate=October 17, 2009}}</ref>
On leaving the legislature, Forster was succeeded by another Democrat who later turned [[Moderate Republican]], Melinda Schwegmann, who in 1991 was elected to a single term as lieutenant governor. Schwegmann thereafter lost a bid for governor in 1995 and an attempt to return to the office of lieutenant governor in 2003.
On leaving the legislature, Forster was succeeded by another Democrat who later turned [[Moderate Republican]], Melinda Schwegmann, who in 1991 was elected to a single term as lieutenant governor. Schwegmann thereafter lost a bid for governor in 1995 and an attempt to return to the office of lieutenant governor in 2003.
==As labor secretary==
==As labor secretary==