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==State legislator==

==State legislator==

In 2003, Dove won the seat vacated by unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate Hunt Downer, the former state House Speaker in a runoff election by only five votes over fellow Republican Tom Watkins, a Houma attorney. Dove was unopposed for his second and third legislative terms in 2007 and 2011. His principal legislative issue has been to secure funding for the maintenance of Louisiana's barrier islands to protect from coastal erosion and as a defense against hurricanes.<ref name=mobilelgs>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobilelgs.com/DoveGordon.html|title=Rep. Dove, Gordon (R)|publisher=mobilelgs.com|accessdate=July 12, 2011}}</ref>

In 2003, Dove won the seat vacated by unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate [[Hunt Downer]], the former state House Speaker in a runoff election by only five votes over fellow Republican Tom Watkins, a Houma attorney. Dove was unopposed for his second and third legislative terms in 2007 and 2011. His principal legislative issue has been to secure funding for the maintenance of Louisiana's barrier islands to protect from coastal erosion and as a defense against hurricanes.<ref name=mobilelgs>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobilelgs.com/DoveGordon.html|title=Rep. Dove, Gordon (R)|publisher=mobilelgs.com|accessdate=July 12, 2011}}</ref>

   

   

Originating in southern Houma, District 52  covers both Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Fewer than 10 percent of the district lies within Lafourche Parish. The district is a major base of the offshore oil and gas industry. Oilfield service firms are found on Louisiana State Highway 311 and the Intracoastal Waterway. There are also numerous retailers and franchise restaurants. Through such operations as Southland Mall and the Terrebonne General Medical Center, the district is a regional center for shopping, entertainment, and health care. Houma frequently leads other Louisiana cities in job growth. The second largest [[Mardi Gras]] celebration in Louisiana outside New Orleans is held in Houma. The district has a diverse media market with newspapers, a local television channel and talk radio outlets.<ref name=mobilelgs/>

Originating in southern Houma, District 52  covers both Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Fewer than 10 percent of the district lies within Lafourche Parish. The district is a major base of the offshore oil and gas industry. Oilfield service firms are found on Louisiana State Highway 311 and the Intracoastal Waterway. There are also numerous retailers and franchise restaurants. Through such operations as Southland Mall and the Terrebonne General Medical Center, the district is a regional center for shopping, entertainment, and health care. Houma frequently leads other Louisiana cities in job growth. The second largest [[Mardi Gras]] celebration in Louisiana outside New Orleans is held in Houma. The district has a diverse media market with newspapers, a local television channel and talk radio outlets.<ref name=mobilelgs/>