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==Background==
==Background==
Nowlin was born to Louis M. Nowlin (November 16, 1918 – July 1, 2001) and Jocie R. Nowlin (May 21, 1921 – August 30, 2000). He, his brother, and two sisters were reared in Ferriday, a city in Concordia Parish near the [[Mississippi River]]. Nowlin graduated from Ferriday High School in 1966. In his initial election, Nowlin secured the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35299.html|title=Small Business Endorses Rick Nowlin in House District 23|publisher=FIB.com|accessdate=October 24, 2019}}</ref>
Nowlin was born to Louis M. Nowlin (November 16, 1918 – July 1, 2001) and Jocie R. Nowlin (May 21, 1921 – August 30, 2000). He, his brother, and two sisters were reared in Ferriday, a city in Concordia Parish near the [[Mississippi River]]. Nowlin graduated from Ferriday High School in 1966. One of Nowlin's high school classmates, [[Dan Richey]], later served in both house of the legislature from 1976 to 1984. In his initial election, Nowlin secured the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35299.html|title=Small Business Endorses Rick Nowlin in House District 23|publisher=FIB.com|accessdate=October 24, 2019}}</ref>
Nowlin attended [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]], from which he received in 1971 a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=93694|title=Rep. Rick Nowlin Biography|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=October 24, 2019}}</ref> He was a member of Eta Kappa Nu honor electrical society, Sigma Nu social fraternity, which endorsed Nowlin in the campaign,<ref>[http://www.sigmanu-tazeta.com/article/193 Rick Nowlin for state representative | Sigma Nu Fraternity at Louisiana Tech University | Eta Zeta Chapter<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. He was listed in ''Who's Who in American College and Universities''. The next year, Nowlin procured a Master of Business Administration degree with honors from Louisiana Tech and was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma honor business society.<ref name="ricknowlin.com">[http://www.ricknowlin.com/ Rick Nowlin for Louisiana State Representative - District 23<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Nowlin attended [[Louisiana Tech University]] in [[Ruston, Louisiana|Ruston]], from which he received in 1971 a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=93694|title=Rep. Rick Nowlin Biography|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=October 24, 2019}}</ref> He was a member of Eta Kappa Nu honor electrical society, Sigma Nu social fraternity, which endorsed Nowlin in the campaign,<ref>[http://www.sigmanu-tazeta.com/article/193 Rick Nowlin for state representative | Sigma Nu Fraternity at Louisiana Tech University | Eta Zeta Chapter<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. He was listed in ''Who's Who in American College and Universities''. The next year, Nowlin procured a Master of Business Administration degree with honors from Louisiana Tech and was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma honor business society.<ref name="ricknowlin.com">[http://www.ricknowlin.com/ Rick Nowlin for Louisiana State Representative - District 23<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In 2007, Nowlin described his political philosophy as (1) "Pro-business and Pro-job-creation, (2) Educational reform with emphasis on early childhood development, (3) Fiscal conservatism, (4) Limited government and reduced taxes, (5) Pro-life, (6) Pro-family, (7) Pro-Second Amendment.<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/>
In 2007, Nowlin described his political philosophy as (1) "Pro-business and Pro-job-creation, (2) Educational reform with emphasis on early childhood development, (3) Fiscal conservatism, (4) Limited government and reduced taxes, (5) Pro-life, (6) Pro-family, (7) Pro-Second Amendment.<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/>
On his website, Nowlin says that "There will be a new legislature and a new governor who must not waste this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put Louisiana back on track. We must lead with a bold purpose and have the courage to correct the problems that have plagued our state for far too long."<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/>
On his website, Nowlin said that "There will be a new legislature and a new governor who must not waste this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put Louisiana back on track. We must lead with a bold purpose and have the courage to correct the problems that have plagued our state for far too long."<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/>
==2011 election==
==The 2011 legislative defeat==
District 23 became a majority African American district in the 2011 [[redistricting]] based uopn the 2010 [[census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20111023/NEWS01/310230008/Hazel-re-elected-House-District-27-Harris-wins-House-District-25-seat|title=Hazel re-elected in House Distrrict 27; Harris wins House District 25|publisher=''The Alexandria Town Talk'', October 23, 2011|accessdate=October 24, 2011}}</ref>
District 23 became a majority African American district in the 2011 [[redistricting]] based uopn the 2010 [[census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20111023/NEWS01/310230008/Hazel-re-elected-House-District-27-Harris-wins-House-District-25-seat|title=Hazel re-elected in House Distrrict 27; Harris wins House District 25|publisher=''The Alexandria Town Talk'', October 23, 2011|accessdate=October 24, 2011}}</ref>