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Line 28: − + − + − − − + − + − + − Miller won the seat vacated by Representative Gary Smith, Jr., a Democrat who was instead elected to the state Senate. Miller defeated two opponents, one from each party: Republican Emile Garlepied, a former owner of a transportation company, and Democrat Ganesier "Ram" Ramchandran, a consulting engineer and a former member of the St. Charles Parish Council.<ref name=nolacom/> In the nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] held on October 22, 2011, Miller failed by 110 votes to win the position outright.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 2011.</ref> In the second round of balloting on November 19, Miller easily won with 5,201 votes (62.3 percent) to 3,143 (37.7 percent) for Democrat Ganesier Ramachandran.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 19, 2011.</ref>+ − + − +
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Miller grew up in the shadow of his father's reform legislative service, but Miller did not run for office until he witnessed the destructive aftermath of [[Hurricane Katrina]] in 2005:
Miller grew up in the shadow of his father's reform legislative service, but Miller did not run for office until he witnessed the destructive aftermath of [[Hurricane Katrina]] in 2005:
<blockquote>I just felt that there was a lot missing in the way the state responded. We had a chance to really focus on what our priorities should be. ... The best schools, the best jobs, the best communities are nothing if they're under ten feet of water.<ref name=gamiller/></blockquote>
<blockquote>I just felt that there was a lot missing in the way the state responded. We had a chance to really focus on what our priorities should be. ... The best schools, the best jobs, the best communities are nothing if they're under ten feet of water.<ref name=gamiller/></blockquote>
During his campaign in 2011, Miller identified his top legislative priorities as fiscal accountability and job creation:
During his campaign in 2011, Miller identified his top legislative priorities as fiscal accountability and job creation:
<blockquote>Persistent high unemployment has forced too many of our young residents to leave the state for decent job opportunities. Clearly, we must strengthen our efforts to promote economic opportunities. As your state representative, I'll go anywhere, meet with anyone, and never stop working to create high-paying jobs for our citizens.<ref name=nolacom>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/07/gregory_miller_seeks_state_hou.html|title=Gregory Miller seeks state House seat in River Parishes|date=July 26, 2011|publisher=''The =New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=August 26, 2013}}</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>Persistent high unemployment has forced too many of our young residents to leave the state for decent job opportunities. Clearly, we must strengthen our efforts to promote economic opportunities. As your state representative, I'll go anywhere, meet with anyone, and never stop working to create high-paying jobs for our citizens.<ref name=nolacom>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/07/gregory_miller_seeks_state_hou.html|title=Gregory Miller seeks state House seat in River Parishes|date=July 26, 2011|publisher=''The =New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=August 26, 2013}}</ref></blockquote>
Miller also said that improvements in drainage were essential on both the East and West banks of the [[Mississippi River]]. He cited the need for levees in St. Charles Parish strong enough to withstand [[hurricane]]s. Miller also committed to stronger ethics laws.<ref name=nolacom/>
Miller also said that improvements in drainage were essential on both the East and West banks of the [[Mississippi River]]. He cited the need for levees in St. Charles Parish strong enough to withstand [[hurricane]]s. Miller also endorsed stronger ethics laws.<ref name=nolacom/>
Mller won the seat vacated by Representative Gary Smith, Jr., a Democrat who was instead elected to the state Senate. Miller defeated two opponents, one from each party: Republican Emile Garlepied, a former owner of a transportation company, and Democrat Ganesier "Ram" Ramchandran, a consulting engineer and a former member of the St. Charles Parish Council.<ref name=nolacom/> In the nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] held on October 22, 2011, Miller failed by 110 votes to win the position outright.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 2011.</ref> In the second round of balloting on November 19, Miller easily won with 5,201 votes (62.3 percent) to 3,143 (37.7 percent) for Democrat Ganesier Ramachandran.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 19, 2011.</ref>
In 2013, Representative Miller voted to increase judicial pay, to repeal mandatory retirement ages for judges, and to lessen penalties for [[marijuana]] possession. He voted to forbid the state from enforcing federal firearms restrictions and to prevent the publication of the names of those with [[concealed weapon]] permits. Miller voted for [[surrogacy]] contracts for couples seeking another woman to bear their child. He also voted to bring state law in line with federal dictates on requirements of equal pay for equal work regardless of gender.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/134603/gregory-miller#.Uhwq6hUo4fS|title=Representative Gregory A. Miller|publisher=votesmart.org|accessdate=August 26, 2013}}</ref>
In 2013, Representative Miller voted to increase judicial pay, to repeal mandatory retirement ages for judges, and to lessen penalties for [[marijuana]] possession. He voted to forbid the state from enforcing federal firearms restrictions and to prevent the publication of the names of those with [[concealed weapon]] permits. Miller voted for [[surrogacy]] contracts for couples seeking another woman to bear their child. He also voted to bring state law in line with federal dictates on requirements of equal pay for equal work regardless of gender.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://votesmart.org/candidate/134603/gregory-miller#.Uhwq6hUo4fS|title=Representative Gregory A. Miller|publisher=votesmart.org|accessdate=August 26, 2013}}</ref>
===Opposition to Marriage and Conscience Act===
===Opposition to Marriage and Conscience Act===