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In the 1995 primary, Michot won his House seat with 69 percent of the vote.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 21, 1995.</ref> Michot defeated both a Republican and another "No Party" challenger. In his first race as a Republican in 1999, Representative Michot unseated State Senator [[J. Lomax Jordan|J. Lomax "Max" Jordan]], a fellow Republican, 68-32 percent.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 23, 1999.</ref> Michot was reelected to the Senate in the 2003 primary with 88 percent of the vote over fellow Republican Herman L. Vidrine.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 4, 2003.</ref>
In the 1995 primary, Michot won his House seat with 69 percent of the vote.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 21, 1995.</ref> Michot defeated both a Republican and another "No Party" challenger. In his first race as a Republican in 1999, Representative Michot unseated State Senator [[J. Lomax Jordan|J. Lomax "Max" Jordan]], a fellow Republican, 68-32 percent.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 23, 1999.</ref> Michot was reelected to the Senate in the 2003 primary with 88 percent of the vote over fellow Republican Herman L. Vidrine.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 4, 2003.</ref>
In the Senate, Michot was the vice chairman of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs Committee. He also chaired the Senate Select Committee on Consumer Affairs and Technology. In the latter capacity, Michot in 2004 piloted the "Share Your Opinions" program to permit citizens to log on to the [[Internet]] and "vote" on important public policy. Michot said that in the technologically driven world, it is "important to use every available tool when it comes to aiding the public in their interaction with their legislators."
In the Senate, Michot was the vice chairman of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs Committee. He also chaired the Senate Select Committee on Consumer Affairs and Technology. In the latter capacity, Michot in 2004 piloted the "Share Your Opinions" program to permit citizens to log on to the [[Internet]] and "vote" on important public policy. Michot said that in the technologically driven world, it is "important to use every available tool when it comes to aiding the public in their interaction with their legislators."
Michot considered running in the 2006 [[special election]] for Louisiana secretary of state but never filed his papers. The position went instead to his state Senate colleague, Jay Dardenne, a [[Moderate Republican]] from [[Baton Rouge]], who in 2010 was elected lieutenant governor in another special election.
Michot considered running in the 2006 [[special election]] for Louisiana secretary of state but never filed his papers. The position went instead to his state Senate colleague, Jay Dardenne, a [[Moderate Republican]] from [[Baton Rouge]], who in 2010 was elected lieutenant governor in another special election.
In January 2012, the term-limited Michot was succeeded in the Senate by his friend, state Representative Page Cortez, who ran unopposed for the position in the October 22 primary. Cortez's House seat was in turn filled by Lafayette businessman Stuart Bishop, a Moderate Republican who also ran unopposed. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20110909/NEWS01/110909012/Analysis-Many-La-incumbents-get-free-pass-|title=Many La. incumbents get a free pass|date=September 9, 2011|publisher=''The Alexandria Town Talk''|accessdate=September 11, 2011; no longer on-line}}</ref>
On June 10, 2008, Michot angered many of his constituents when he voted 'yea' on SB 672,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=496273|title=SB 3rd & Final Subj to Call SB 672 by Duplessis|publisher=Louisiana State Senate|date=June 10, 2008}}</ref> which, had it not been vetoed by Republican Governor [[Bobby Jindal]], would have tripled Louisiana legislator pay, making the lawmakers the eighth highest paid in the nation.
In January 2012, the term-limited Michot was succeeded in the Senate by his friend, state Representative Page Cortez, who ran unopposed for the position in the October 22 primary. Cortez's House seat was in turn filled by Lafayette businessman Stuart Bishop, a Moderate Republican who also ran unopposed. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20110909/NEWS01/110909012/Analysis-Many-La-incumbents-get-free-pass-|title=Many La. incumbents get a free pass|date=September 9, 2011|publisher=''The Alexandria Town Talk''|accessdate=September 11, 2011; no longer on-line}}</ref>
After he left the Senate, Michot became Senior Director of State Affairs for The Picard Group n Lafayette<ref name=pickard/> and is still involved in Lafayette policy and society. He is currently listed as the manager of Michot Consulting, LCC,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizapedia.com/people/louisiana/lafayette/michael-michot.html|title=Michael Michot in Lafayette|publisher=Bizpedia.com|accessdate=January 20, 2020}}</ref> and a principal at Louisiana Rice Mill, LCC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://relationshipscience.com/person/michael-j-michot-139284253|title=Michael J. Michot: Professional at Louisiana Rice MIll, LCC|publisher=relationshipscience.com|accessdate=January 20, 2020}}</ref>
After he left the Senate, Michot became Senior Director of State Affairs for The Picard Group n Lafayette<ref name=pickard/> and is still involved in Lafayette policy and society. He is currently listed as the manager of Michot Consulting, LCC,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizapedia.com/people/louisiana/lafayette/michael-michot.html|title=Michael Michot in Lafayette|publisher=Bizpedia.com|accessdate=January 20, 2020}}</ref> and a principal at Louisiana Rice Mill, LCC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://relationshipscience.com/person/michael-j-michot-139284253|title=Michael J. Michot: Professional at Louisiana Rice MIll, LCC|publisher=relationshipscience.com|accessdate=January 20, 2020}}</ref>