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'''Nicholas Joseph Lorusso''', known as '''Nick Lorusso''' (born November 28, 1967),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/nicholas-lorusso/nicklorusso_094|title=Nicholas Lorusso|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=April 2, 2020}}</ref> is an [[attorney]] from [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] former state representative for District 94 in Jefferson and Orleans parishes. He resides with his wife, Michelle, and their three children, in the Lake Vista neighborhood.<ref name=congress>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnet.congress.org/congressorg/bio/id/159585|title=Rep. Nicholas Lorusso|publisher=dnet.congress.org|accessdate=August 29, 2011}}</ref>​

'''Nicholas Joseph Lorusso''', known as '''Nick Lorusso''' (born November 28, 1967),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/nicholas-lorusso/nicklorusso_094|title=Nicholas Lorusso|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=April 2, 2020}}</ref> is an [[attorney]] from his native [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], who is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] former state representative for District 94 in Jefferson and Orleans parishes. He resides with his wife, the former Michelle Merritt, and their three children, Nicholas, Sophia, and Katherine Lorusso, in the Lake Vista neighborhood.<ref name=congress>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnet.congress.org/congressorg/bio/id/159585|title=Rep. Nicholas Lorusso|publisher=dnet.congress.org|accessdate=August 29, 2011}}</ref>​

 

In 1985, Lorusso graduated from [[Roman Catholic]]-affiliated Jesuit High School in New Orleans. In 1988, he received the Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of New Orleans. In 1992, he obtained the[[ Juris Doctor]]ate from the Paul M. Hebert  Law Center at [[Louisiana State University]] in [[Baton Rouge]].<ref name=house/> He is a veteran of the [[United States Army]].<ref name=congress/> He is or has been  a lieutenant colonel in the Judge Advocate General's office.<ref name=vsmart/>​

In 1985, Lorusso graduated from [[Roman Catholic]]-affiliated Jesuit High School in New Orleans. In 1988, he received the Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of New Orleans. In 1992, he obtained the[[ Juris Doctor]]ate from the Paul M. Hebert  Law Center at [[Louisiana State University]] in [[Baton Rouge]].<ref name=house/> He is a veteran of the [[United States Army]].<ref name=congress/> He is or has been  a lieutenant colonel in the Judge Advocate General's office.<ref name=vsmart/>​

 

Lorusso won his House seat in a [[special election]] called upon the resignation of long-term Republican Representative Charles Emile "Peppi" Bruneau, Jr. Bruneau's son, Jeb Bruneau, entered the race to succeed his father. In a low-turnout runoff contest, Lorusso defeated Jeb Bruneau, 2,592 votes (59.7 percent) to 1,751 (40.3 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, March 31, 2007.</ref>​

Lorusso won his House seat in a [[special election]] called upon the resignation of long-term Republican Representative Charles Emile "Peppi" Bruneau, Jr. Bruneau's son, Jeb Bruneau, entered the race to succeed his father. In a low-turnout runoff contest, Lorusso defeated Jeb Bruneau, 2,592 votes (59.7 percent) to 1,751 (40.3 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, March 31, 2007.</ref>​

 

Lorusso nearly won the representative's post outright for a full four-year term in the regular nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] held on October 20, 2007. He polled 4,470 votes (48.7 percent). In second place was the [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Deborah Langhoff, who received 2,638 votes (28.8 percent). A second Republican, Adrian Bruneau, another son of Peppi Bruneau, obtained 1,897 votes (20.7 percent). An [[Independentvoter||Independent]], William Vanderwall, Sr., held the remaining 166 votes (1.8 percent).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/10202007/10202007_Legislative.html|title=Louisiana primary election returns, October 20, 2007|publisher=staticresults.sos.la.gov|accessdate=August 29, 2011}}</ref> In the November 17 [[general election]], Lorusso defeated Langhoff, 4,177 votes (62.5 percent) to 2,508 (37.5 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 17, 2007.</ref>

Lorusso nearly won the representative's post outright for a full four-year term in the regular nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] held on October 20, 2007. He polled 4,470 votes (48.7 percent). In second place was the [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Deborah Langhoff, who received 2,638 votes (28.8 percent). A second Republican, Adrian Bruneau, another son of Peppi Bruneau, obtained 1,897 votes (20.7 percent). An [[Independentvoter||Independent]], William Vanderwall, Sr., held the remaining 166 votes (1.8 percent).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://staticresults.sos.la.gov/10202007/10202007_Legislative.html|title=Louisiana primary election returns, October 20, 2007|publisher=staticresults.sos.la.gov|accessdate=August 29, 2011}}</ref> In the November 17 [[general election]], Lorusso defeated Langhoff, 4,177 votes (62.5 percent) to 2,508 (37.5 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 17, 2007.</ref>

 

Lorusso served on these House committees: (1) Civil Law and Procedure as vice chair, (2) House and Governmental Affairs, (3) Judiciary, and (4) Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.<ref name=house>{{cite web|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/h_reps/members.asp?ID=94|title=Rep. Nick Lorusso|publisher=Louisiana House of Representatives|accessdate=August 29, 2011}}</ref>​

Lorusso served on these House committees: (1) Civil Law and Procedure as vice chair, (2) House and Governmental Affairs, (3) Judiciary, and (4) Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.<ref name=house>{{cite web|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/h_reps/members.asp?ID=94|title=Rep. Nick Lorusso|publisher=Louisiana House of Representatives|accessdate=August 29, 2011}}</ref>​ In 2010, Lorusso was rated 94 percent by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and 100 percent from the [[conservative]] Louisiana Family Forum. In 2009, he received a 64 percent score from the Louisiana National Federation of Independent Business. In 2008, he was rated 100 percent by the Louisiana [[Right to Life]] Federation.<ref name=vsmart>{{cite web|url=http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=72929|title=Rep. Nicholas Lorusso|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=April 2, 2020}}</ref>  ​

In 2010, Lorusso was rated 94 percent by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and 100 percent from the [[conservative]] Louisiana Family Forum. In 2009, he received a 64 percent score from the Louisiana National Federation of Independent Business. In 2008, he was rated 100 percent by the Louisiana [[Right to Life]] Federation.<ref name=vsmart>{{cite web|url=http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=72929|title=Rep. Nicholas Lorusso|publisher=votesmart.org|accessdate=August 29, 2011}}</ref>  ​

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As a candidate for reelection to a second full term in the [[redistricting|reconfigured]] District 94 in the October 22 primary election, Lorusso defeated legislative colleague John LaBruzzo, who was moved from District 81. Lorusso polled 5,087 votes (56.6 percent) to LaBruzzo's 3,909 (43.5 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns,  October 22, 2011.</ref>​

As a candidate for reelection to a second full term in the [[redistricting|reconfigured]] District 94 in the October 22 primary election, Lorusso defeated legislative colleague John LaBruzzo, who was moved from District 81. Lorusso polled 5,087 votes (56.6 percent) to LaBruzzo's 3,909 (43.5 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns,  October 22, 2011.</ref>​

 

Lorusso lost his bid for a third term in the House in the primary election held on October 24, 2015. He was unseated by a [[Moderate Republican]], [[Stephanie Hilferty]], 6,866 votes (56.2 percent) to 5,343 (43.8 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 24, 2015.</ref> ​

Lorusso lost his bid for a third term in the House in the primary election held on October 24, 2015. He was unseated by a [[Moderate Republican]] and member of the [[Louisiana Republican Fraud Squad]], [[Stephanie Hilferty]], 6,866 votes (56.2 percent) to 5,343 (43.8 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 24, 2015.</ref>  

 

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