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==Legislative election, 2007==

==Legislative election, 2007==

Nowlin, with the pledge of "A Time for Reform",  won a stunning victory in District 23 (then Natchitoches and Winn parishes but since altered) on November 17, 2007, over the [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Joseph Michael "Joe" Sampite, who served as the mayor of  Natchitoches from 1980 to 2000. Sampite is also an inductee into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame in Winnfield.<ref>[http://www.cityofwinnfield.com/museum.html Winnfield, La - Old L&A Depot, LA Political Museum<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Nowlin polled 4,609 votes (55 percent) in the general election to Sampite's 3,766 (45 percent)<ref>[http://www400.sos.louisiana.gov:8090/cgibin/?rqstyp=elcms3&rqsdta=111707i Louisiana Secretary of State-Multi-Parish Elections Inquiry<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In the primary on October 20, 2007, Nowlin led a four-candidate field with 4,849 votes (35 percent) to Sampite's 4,598 (33 percent). Two other Democrats, Ralph Wilson and Mack James, polled, 2,847 (21 percent) and 1,459 (11 percent), respectively. Hence, Nowlin and Sampite were thrust into the [[runoff]], called the general election in Louisiana even if both candidates are from the same party.<ref>[http://www400.sos.louisiana.gov:8090/cgibin/?rqstyp=elcms3&rqsdta=102007 Louisiana Secretary of State-Multi-Parish Elections Inquiry<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Nowlin succeeded Taylor Townsend Townsend of Natchitoches, a Democrat who gave up the House seat after two terms to run unsuccessfully against Gerald Long for the state Senate. Townsend is a nephew and law partner of former State Senator Donald G. Kelly of Natchitoches.

Nowlin, with the pledge of "A Time for Reform",  won a stunning victory in District 23 (then Natchitoches and Winn parishes but since altered) on November 17, 2007, over the [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Joseph Michael "Joe" Sampite, who served as the mayor of  Natchitoches from 1980 to 2000. Sampite is also an inductee into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame in Winnfield.<ref>[http://www.cityofwinnfield.com/museum.html Winnfield, La - Old L&A Depot, LA Political Museum<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Nowlin polled 4,609 votes (55 percent) in the general election to Sampite's 3,766 (45 percent)<ref>[http://www400.sos.louisiana.gov:8090/cgibin/?rqstyp=elcms3&rqsdta=111707i Louisiana Secretary of State-Multi-Parish Elections Inquiry<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In the primary on October 20, 2007, Nowlin led a four-candidate field with 4,849 votes (35 percent) to Sampite's 4,598 (33 percent). Two other Democrats, Ralph Wilson and Mack James, polled, 2,847 (21 percent) and 1,459 (11 percent), respectively. Hence, Nowlin and Sampite were thrust into the runoff, called the general election in Louisiana even if both candidates are from the same party.<ref>[http://www400.sos.louisiana.gov:8090/cgibin/?rqstyp=elcms3&rqsdta=102007 Louisiana Secretary of State-Multi-Parish Elections Inquiry<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Nowlin succeeded Thomas Taylor Townsend of Natchitoches, a Democrat who gave up the House seat after two terms to run unsuccessfully against Gerald Long for the state Senate. Townsend is a nephew and law partner of former State Senator Donald G. Kelly of Natchitoches.

Nowlin is the widower of the former Brenda Barr (February 12, 1950 &ndash; May 21, 2000).<ref name="ssdi.rootsweb.com"/> The couple's two children include daughter Jennifer Lauren Nowlin (born 1980) and son Matthew Louis Nowlin (born 1983), a 2007 graduate of [[Texas A&M University]].<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/> He lost his wife and both parents in a period of fourteen months.

Nowlin is the widower of the former Brenda Barr (February 12, 1950 &ndash; May 21, 2000).<ref name="ssdi.rootsweb.com"/> The couple's two children include daughter Jennifer Lauren Nowlin (born 1980) and son Matthew Louis Nowlin (born 1983), a 2007 graduate of [[Texas A&M University]].<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/> He lost his wife and both parents in a period of fourteen months.

   

   

The Nowlins moved to Natchitoches in 1979. He has been involved in many community affairs, including the [[National Rifle Association]], [[Masonic lodge]], Boys and Girls Clubs of Natchitoches, and, formerly, the National Historic District Commission. He is a member of the First [[Baptist]] Church of Natchitoches.<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/>

The Nowlins moved to Natchitoches in 1979. He has been involved in many community affairs, including the [[National Rifle Association]], Masonic lodge, Boys and Girls Clubs of Natchitoches, and, formerly, the National Historic District Commission. He is a member of the First [[Baptist]] Church of Natchitoches.<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/>

Nowlin is president of N&A, Inc., Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors, with offices in Natchitoches, Pineville, and Jena. He is a five-time board member of the Consulting Engineers Council of Louisiana. He has twice served as president of the Alexandria chapter of Consulting Engineers Council of Louisiana. He is affiliated with the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers. He owns Ducournau Restaurant and Townhouse in Natchitoches.<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/>

Nowlin is president of N&A, Inc., Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors, with offices in Natchitoches, Pineville, and Jena. He is a five-time board member of the Consulting Engineers Council of Louisiana. He has twice served as president of the Alexandria chapter of Consulting Engineers Council of Louisiana. He is affiliated with the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers. He owns Ducournau Restaurant and Townhouse in Natchitoches.<ref name="ricknowlin.com"/>

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