Mary DuBuisson
Regina Mary Martiny DuBuisson, known as Mary DuBuisson[1] (born August 18, 1954), is a former business owner and civic volunteer from Slidell in suburban New Orleans, Louisiana, who has been since December 2018 a Republican state representative for District 90 in St. Tammany Parish. She was defeated for reelection in the November 18 general election runoff by another Republican, Brian Glorioso.
| Regina Mary Martiny DuBuissonâ | |
 | |
Louisiana State Representative for
District 90 (St. Tammany Parish) | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 2018â | |
| Preceded by | Greg Cromerâ |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Brian Glorioso |
| Born | August 18, 1954 Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Long-term resident of Slidell in St. Tammany Parish |
| Political party | Republicanâ |
| Spouse(s) | Norman Eric DuBuisson (married 1975) |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Former business owner Legislative aide |
DuBuisson was first elected in a runoff contest held on December 8, 2018, to succeed Greg Cromer, who became the mayor of Slidell. DuBuisson is Cromer's former legislative aide. She won a full term in the position in the nonpartisan blanket primary held on October 12, 2019. In both elections, less than a year apart, she defeated the more conservative candidate, John Raymond (born c. 1962), the pastor of a non-denominational church and the general manager of a Christian radio station, said that DuBuisson may not be conservative enough for the district.[2]
Raymond cited DuBuisson's support in 2019 for failed amendments to the fetal heartbeat bill to provide exceptions for rape and incest. DuBuisson said she is nevertheless solidly anti-abortion and noted that her conservative record was good enough for the endorsement of the Louisiana Republican Party.[2] DuBuisson said that she will devote her legislation priorities to education, public safety, and flood control.[3]
In the 2019 election, DuBuisson polled 6,552 votes (60 percent) to Raymond's 3,247 (30 percent). The remaining 10 percent went to a Libertarian candidate.[4] In the 2018 contest, she defeated Raymond, 61 to 39 percent in a two-candidate runoff election.[5]
In her campaign biographical sketch, DuBuisson indicates that she is a wife, mother, and grandmother but provides no names.[3]
On October 14, 2023, DuBuisson sought House reelection against fellow Republican Brian Glorioso and Libertarian Heide Alejandro-Smith.
References
- â Eric and Mary DuBuisson. Slidell Magazine (November 2017). Retrieved on November 30, 2019.
- â 2.0 2.1 Mary DuBuisson wins Slidell-area 90th House District post. The New Orleans Times-Picayune (October 12, 2019). Retrieved on November 30, 2019.
- â 3.0 3.1 Mary DuBuisson biography. marydubuisson.com. Retrieved on November 30, 2019.
- â Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 12, 2019.
- â Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, December 8, 2018.
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