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In 1983, while still a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], Howard was unopposed for sheriff of Vernon Parish. In 1987, he won again as sheriff with 79 percent of the vote over another Vernon Parish Democrat, Scott McCloud.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 24, 1987.</ref> He won his last term as sheriff of Vernon Parish in 1995, with 77 percent of the vote against another Democrat, Teresa Rushing-Miller.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 21, 1995.</ref> In 2003, he sought a comeback in the race for sheriff but lost to the Democratic incumbent Sam Craft, who polled 67 percent of the vote that year.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 4, 2003.</ref>
In 1983, while still a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], Howard was unopposed for sheriff of Vernon Parish. In 1987, he won again as sheriff with 79 percent of the vote over another Vernon Parish Democrat, Scott McCloud.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 24, 1987.</ref> He won his last term as sheriff of Vernon Parish in 1995, with 77 percent of the vote against another Democrat, Teresa Rushing-Miller.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 21, 1995.</ref> In 2003, he sought a comeback in the race for sheriff but lost to the Democratic incumbent Sam Craft, who polled 67 percent of the vote that year.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 4, 2003.</ref>
In the 2007 election for the House, Howard took the seat vacated by the term-limited Joe R. Salter, who was also the House Speaker. In the [[general election]] on November 17, 2007, he defeated the Democrat Mary Ann Wiggins, 4,333 (52.6 percent) to 3,898 (47.4 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 17, 2007.</ref> In the primary on October 20, Howard led three Democrats with 31 percent of the vote. Wiggins trailed with 28 percent and as the second-highest vote-getter entered the second round of balloting with Howard.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 20, 2007.</ref> 2007|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=July 19, 2011}}</ref>
In the 2007 election for the House, Howard took the seat vacated by the term-limited Joe R. Salter, who was also the House Speaker. In the [[general election]] on November 17, 2007, he defeated the Democrat Mary Ann Wiggins, 4,333 (52.6 percent) to 3,898 (47.4 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 17, 2007.</ref> In the primary on October 20, Howard led three Democrats with 31 percent of the vote. Wiggins trailed with 28 percent and as the second-highest vote-getter entered the second round of balloting with Howard.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 20, 2007.</ref>
Howard has been a member of the House committees on (1) Administration of Criminal Justice, (2) Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development and (3) Transportation, Highways, and Public Works. He was also a member of the Louisiana Rural Caucus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=93698|title=Representative Frank A. Howard|publisher=votesmart.org|accessdate=July 19, 2011}}</ref> He was unopposed for reelection in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 22, 2011.
Howard has been a member of the House committees on (1) Administration of Criminal Justice, (2) Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development and (3) Transportation, Highways, and Public Works. He was also a member of the Louisiana Rural Caucus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=93698|title=Representative Frank A. Howard|publisher=votesmart.org|accessdate=July 19, 2011}}</ref> He was unopposed for reelection in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 22, 2011.
==Legislative record==
==Legislative record==
Howard was rated in 2013 and 2014 as 80 and 90 percent favorable, respectively, by the [[conservative]] Louisiana Family Forum; the organization scored him 70 percent in 2011. Louisiana [[Right to Life]] scored him 100 percent for each year that he has been a legislator. The Louisiana Association of Educators rates him 67 percent. He is ranked from 64 to 88 percent by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry; in 2012, the National Federation of Independent Business scored him 83 percent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/93698/frank-howard#.VWaFuM9Viko|title=Frank A. Howard's Ratings and Endorsements|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=May 27, 2015}}</ref>
Howard was rated in 2013 and 2014 as 80 and 90 percent favorable, respectively, by the [[conservative]] Louisiana Family Forum; the organization scored him 70 percent in 2011. Louisiana [[Right to Life]] scored him 100 percent for each year that he has been a legislator. The Louisiana Association of Educators rates him 67 percent. He is ranked from 64 to 88 percent by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry; in 2012, the National Federation of Independent Business scored him 83 percent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/93698/frank-howard#.VWaFuM9Viko|title=Frank A. Howard's Ratings and Endorsements|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=May 27, 2015}}</ref>
Howard won reelection to the state House in the primary election held on October 24, 2015. He defeated a fellow Republican, Rodney Schamerhorn of Leesville in Vernon Parish, 7,274 votes (58.7 percent) to 5,109 (41.3 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 24, 2015.</ref> The in 2019, Schamerhorn won the seat outright and will succeed his former opponenton Januuary 13, 2020.
Howard won reelection to the state House in the primary election held on October 24, 2015. He defeated a fellow Republican, Rodney Schamerhorn of Leesville in Vernon Parish, 7,274 votes (58.7 percent) to 5,109 (41.3 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 24, 2015.</ref> The in 2019, Schamerhorn won the seat outright and will succeed his former opponenton Januuary 13, 2020.
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