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On January 13, 2020, Fesi will succeed term-limited [[Democratic Party|Democrat]]-turned Republican Senator Norby Chabert (born 1975) of Lil Caillou community in Terrebonne Parish. To win the seat, Fesi polled 15,546 votes (54 percent) in the nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] held on October 12, 2019. He defeated two other Republicans and two [[Democratic Party|Democrats]]. The runner-up, Damon J. Baldone, who polled 5,162 votes (18 percent), is a former Democrat who turned Republican to make the race. In third place was a departing Democratic state Representative, Jerry "Truck" Gisclair (born 1948) of Larose in Lafourche Parish, who received 4,070 votes (14 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 12, 2019.</ref> than 20 years and created thousands of jobs. | On January 13, 2020, Fesi will succeed term-limited [[Democratic Party|Democrat]]-turned Republican Senator Norby Chabert (born 1975) of Lil Caillou community in Terrebonne Parish. To win the seat, Fesi polled 15,546 votes (54 percent) in the nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] held on October 12, 2019. He defeated two other Republicans and two [[Democratic Party|Democrats]]. The runner-up, Damon J. Baldone, who polled 5,162 votes (18 percent), is a former Democrat who turned Republican to make the race. In third place was a departing Democratic state Representative, Jerry "Truck" Gisclair (born 1948) of Larose in Lafourche Parish, who received 4,070 votes (14 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 12, 2019.</ref> than 20 years and created thousands of jobs. | ||
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| − | A self-declared "common-sense [[conservative]]," Fesi is the founder and chairman of Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc., a service company headquarted in Houma. The company has created thousands of jobs over two decades. He and his wife, Carla, | + | A self-declared "common-sense [[conservative]]," Fesi is the founder and chairman of Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc., a service company headquarted in Houma. The company has created thousands of jobs over two decades. He and his wife, the former Carla Davidson, have four children and eleven grandchildren.<ref name=bmfesi>{{cite web|url=http://bigmikecares.com/|title=Big Mike Fesi - State Senator|publisher=bigmikecares.com|accessdate=December 4, 2019}}</ref> |
Fesi said that as a state senator, he will work to protect oil and gas jobs in the state, oppose further tax increases, protect the [[Gulf of Mexico]] coastline, and fully fund Nicholls State University in Thibodaux and Fletcher Community College in Houma. He is also [[pro-life]].<ref name=bmfesi/> | Fesi said that as a state senator, he will work to protect oil and gas jobs in the state, oppose further tax increases, protect the [[Gulf of Mexico]] coastline, and fully fund Nicholls State University in Thibodaux and Fletcher Community College in Houma. He is also [[pro-life]].<ref name=bmfesi/> | ||
Revision as of 04:32, December 5, 2019
| Michael Anthony "Big Mike" Fesi, Sr. | |
Louisiana State Senator for District 20 (Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes)
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Norby Chabert |
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| Born | May 20, 1959 Place of birth missing Resident of Houma in Terrebonne Parish |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carla Donaldson Fesi |
| Children | Four children |
| Occupation | Businessman in petroleum and natural gas industries |
| Religion | Assemblies of God |
Michael Anthony Fesi, Sr., known as Big Mike Fesi (born May 20, 1959), is a petroleum and natural gas entrepreneur from Houma, Louisiana, who is a Republican incoming state senator for District 20, which encompasses Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes.
On January 13, 2020, Fesi will succeed term-limited Democrat-turned Republican Senator Norby Chabert (born 1975) of Lil Caillou community in Terrebonne Parish. To win the seat, Fesi polled 15,546 votes (54 percent) in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 12, 2019. He defeated two other Republicans and two Democrats. The runner-up, Damon J. Baldone, who polled 5,162 votes (18 percent), is a former Democrat who turned Republican to make the race. In third place was a departing Democratic state Representative, Jerry "Truck" Gisclair (born 1948) of Larose in Lafourche Parish, who received 4,070 votes (14 percent).[1] than 20 years and created thousands of jobs. A self-declared "common-sense conservative," Fesi is the founder and chairman of Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Inc., a service company headquarted in Houma. The company has created thousands of jobs over two decades. He and his wife, the former Carla Davidson, have four children and eleven grandchildren.[2]
Fesi said that as a state senator, he will work to protect oil and gas jobs in the state, oppose further tax increases, protect the Gulf of Mexico coastline, and fully fund Nicholls State University in Thibodaux and Fletcher Community College in Houma. He is also pro-life.[2]
References
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 12, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Big Mike Fesi - State Senator. bigmikecares.com. Retrieved on December 4, 2019.