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Erdey claims to have voted to reduce taxes by more than $1 billion in the six legislative sessions prior to 2012. He voted to repeal the [[Stelly Plan]], a state income tax and [[sales tax]] transfer plan authored by former Representative [[Vic Stelly]] of Calcasieu Parish. He advocated the repeal of the state inheritance and gift taxes. He has also worked to increase funding for public education and major highway and major infrastructure projects in his district. he also voted to triple his salary.<ref name=reelect/>
Erdey claims to have voted to reduce taxes by more than $1 billion in the six legislative sessions prior to 2012. He voted to repeal the [[Stelly Plan]], a state income tax and [[sales tax]] transfer plan authored by former Representative [[Vic Stelly]] of Calcasieu Parish. He advocated the repeal of the state inheritance and gift taxes. He has also worked to increase funding for public education and major highway and major infrastructure projects in his district. he also voted to triple his salary.<ref name=reelect/>
In the primary election held on October 22, 2011, Erdey won his second term by defeating his fellow Republican, Derek Babcock, 19,831 votes (64.8 percent) to 10,785 (35.2 percent). No Democrat ran in the district.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 2011.</ref>
In the primary election held on October 22, 2011, Erdey won his second term by defeating his fellow Republican, Derek Babcock, 19,831 votes (64.8 percent) to 10,785 (35.2 percent). No Democrat ran in the district.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 2011.</ref>