Difference between revisions of "Royce Wayne McMahen"
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'''Royce Wayne McMahen''' (born October 3, 1954) is a [[veterinarian]] from Springhill in Webster Parish in northwestern [[Louisiana]], who is an incoming [[Republican Party|Republican]] member for the District 10 seat in the state legislature. | '''Royce Wayne McMahen''' (born October 3, 1954) is a [[veterinarian]] from Springhill in Webster Parish in northwestern [[Louisiana]], who is an incoming [[Republican Party|Republican]] member for the District 10 seat in the state legislature. | ||
| − | A former [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], McMahen | + | A former [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], McMahen was the only candidate seeking to succeed Representative [[Gene Reynolds]] in the special election scheduled for November 6, 2018. With no opponent, the special election was cancelled, and McMahen took his seat on July 31, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://press-herald.com/mcmahen-to-be-sworn-in-to-office-tuesday/|title=McMahen to be sworn into office Tuesday|publisher=''The Minden Press-Herald''|date=July 27, 2018|accessdate=July 31, 2018}}</ref> |
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| + | In his announcement of candidacy from the steps of the Webster Parish Courthouse in Minden, McMahen listed the principal issues as rural health, community safety, natural resources, jobs, and cooperation in the legislature.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://press-herald.com/mcmahen-running-for-state-rep/|title=McMahen Running for State Rep|publisher=''The Minden Press-Herald''|date=June 7, 2018|author=Caleb Daniel|accessdate=June 8, 2018}}</ref> | ||
He is the only surviving son of the former Johnnie Souter (1930-2012) and Royce Lafayette McMahen (1923-1999), also a Springhill veterinarian and the Democratic [[sheriff]] of Webster Parish from 1980 to 1996. His younger brother was Randy McMahen (1956-1968). His parents and brother are interred at Springhill Cemetery. | He is the only surviving son of the former Johnnie Souter (1930-2012) and Royce Lafayette McMahen (1923-1999), also a Springhill veterinarian and the Democratic [[sheriff]] of Webster Parish from 1980 to 1996. His younger brother was Randy McMahen (1956-1968). His parents and brother are interred at Springhill Cemetery. | ||
Revision as of 18:21, July 31, 2018
| Royce Wayne McMahen | |
Louisiana State Representative
for District 10 in Webster and Bossier parishes | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Reynolds |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1954 |
| Political party | Democrat-turned-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Beverly Stuart McMahen |
| Children | Three children, including Stuart Wayne McMahen |
| Occupation | Veterinarian in Springhill, Louisiana |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
Royce Wayne McMahen (born October 3, 1954) is a veterinarian from Springhill in Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana, who is an incoming Republican member for the District 10 seat in the state legislature.
A former Democrat, McMahen was the only candidate seeking to succeed Representative Gene Reynolds in the special election scheduled for November 6, 2018. With no opponent, the special election was cancelled, and McMahen took his seat on July 31, 2018.[1]
In his announcement of candidacy from the steps of the Webster Parish Courthouse in Minden, McMahen listed the principal issues as rural health, community safety, natural resources, jobs, and cooperation in the legislature.[2]
He is the only surviving son of the former Johnnie Souter (1930-2012) and Royce Lafayette McMahen (1923-1999), also a Springhill veterinarian and the Democratic sheriff of Webster Parish from 1980 to 1996. His younger brother was Randy McMahen (1956-1968). His parents and brother are interred at Springhill Cemetery.
Columnist Jeffrey Dennis Sadow, a political science professor at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, predicted that McMahen, based on background and key supporters, including the outgoing Democrat, Gene Reynolds, and others favoring an increase in the gasoline tax, may be a RINO when he takes the House seat. Sadow explained his view:
Several RINOs populate both chambers of the Legislature, individuals who exploit both Louisiana’s eroding populist political culture and conservatism on social issues. Typically, RINOs emphasize issue preferences such as being pro-life and against gun control and make personal connections with constituents through service to them. That especially includes influential people wanting government to tax more so it can spend more, preferably on contracts for them, and allows RINOs to shovel more money to local government and state bureaucracy back home. Then they can boast about all of the pork and jobs they have provided to secure reelection.[3]
McMahen's wife, the former Beverly Kay Stuart (born July 1, 1955), is a registered Democrat.[4][5]The couple has three children. A son, Springhill attorney Stuart Wayne McMahen (born December 7, 1981), is a Republcan.[6]
References
- ↑ McMahen to be sworn into office Tuesday. The Minden Press-Herald (July 27, 2018). Retrieved on July 31, 2018.
- ↑ Caleb Daniel (June 7, 2018). McMahen Running for State Rep. The Minden Press-Herald. Retrieved on June 8, 2018.
- ↑ Jeffrey Dennis Sadow (July 25, 2018). GOP takes La. House seat, sorta. The Minden Press-Herald. Retrieved on July 26, 2018.
- ↑ Beverly McMahen. Mylife.com. Retrieved on July 26, 2018.
- ↑ Beverly McMahen. Louisiana Secretary of State. Retrieved on July 26, 2018.
- ↑ Stuart McMahen. Mylife.com. Retrieved on July 28, 2018.