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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; no longer on-line.}}</ref>
As a legislator, Forster was a member of the nonpartisan and conservative [[American Legislative Exchange Council]].<ref name=enlou/>
As a legislator, Forster was a member of the nonpartisan and conservative [[American Legislative Exchange Council]].<ref name=enlou/>