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'''Allison Ray Kolb''' (November 1, 1915 -- December 23, 1973)[1] was the Democratic auditor of Louisiana from 1952-1956, who angered many local officials in the pursuit of his job duties and was hence defeated by former Lieutenant Governor William J. "Bill" Dodd in the 1956 party primary. While he was a Democrat, Kolb was a part of the anti-Long faction in Louisiana politics.

'''Allison Ray Kolb''' (November 1, 1915 -- December 23, 1973)[1] was the Democratic auditor of Louisiana from 1952-1956, who angered many local officials in the pursuit of his job duties and was hence defeated by former Lieutenant Governor William J. "Bill" Dodd in the 1956 party primary. While he was a Democrat, Kolb was a part of the anti-Long faction in Louisiana politics.

On February 6, 1968, Kolb sought a political comeback as the Republican nominee in a race to succeed retiring State Treasurer Andrew Patrick "Pat" Tugwell, Sr., a part of the Long faction. Kolb was overwhelmed in the general election by Democrat Mary Evelyn Dickerson Parker, an Allen Parish native and an operative from the administrations of both former Governor Earl Kemp Long and then Governor John McKeithen.

On February 6, 1968, Kolb sought a political comeback as the Republican nominee in a race to succeed retiring State Treasurer Andrew Patrick "Pat" Tugwell, Sr., a part of the Long faction. Kolb was overwhelmed in the general election by Democrat Mary Evelyn Dickerson Parker, an Allen Parish native and an operative from the administrations of both former Governor Earl Kemp Long and then Governor John McKeithen.

==Democratic campaign for auditor, 1955-1956==

 

'''1 Democratic campaign for auditor, 1955-1956'''

 

 

Kolb was a native of Colfax, the seat of Grant Parish in north central Louisiana. He was a Baton Rouge attorney, banker, and businessman whom voters nominated for auditor in the 1952 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election. He served under a fellow Democrat, Governor Robert F. Kennon. In 1955, Bill Dodd announced that he would attempt to unseat Kolb in the primary held in January 1956.

Kolb was a native of Colfax, the seat of Grant Parish in north central Louisiana. He was a Baton Rouge attorney, banker, and businessman whom voters nominated for auditor in the 1952 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election. He served under a fellow Democrat, Governor Robert F. Kennon. In 1955, Bill Dodd announced that he would attempt to unseat Kolb in the primary held in January 1956.

All the Long candidates were nominated outright in the 1956 primary. There were no runoffs because Louisiana law at the time provided for runoffs for lesser constitutional offices, including lieutenant governor, only if there was also to be a second gubernatorial primary.

All the Long candidates were nominated outright in the 1956 primary. There were no runoffs because Louisiana law at the time provided for runoffs for lesser constitutional offices, including lieutenant governor, only if there was also to be a second gubernatorial primary.

 

==Republican campaign for treasurer, 1968==

'''Republican campaign for treasurer, 1968'''

 

In 1967, Kolb switched parties and became the GOP choice for treasurer by acclamation at the state convention in Baton Rouge. With Tugwell's retirement, only Mrs. Parker entered the Democratic race for treasurer. She, like Dodd, had roots in Allen Parish. Over the years, however, Mrs. Parker refused to support Dodd for governor, and, in Dodd's words, undercut him whenever she could."[7]

In 1967, Kolb switched parties and became the GOP choice for treasurer by acclamation at the state convention in Baton Rouge. With Tugwell's retirement, only Mrs. Parker entered the Democratic race for treasurer. She, like Dodd, had roots in Allen Parish. Over the years, however, Mrs. Parker refused to support Dodd for governor, and, in Dodd's words, undercut him whenever she could."[7]

Retiring State Republican Chairman Charlton H. Lyons, Sr., of Shreveport, the 1964 gubernatorial nominee, declared that he was not discouraged by Mrs. Parker's large victory over Allison Kolb. Lyons said that the GOP had "just lost one scrimmage." Lyons vowed that the Republicans would continue to be politically active until they established a two-party system in Louisiana. Kolb said that the "voice of the loyal opposition has been heard" and added that he thought a two-party format could produce checks and balances in state government.[12]

Retiring State Republican Chairman Charlton H. Lyons, Sr., of Shreveport, the 1964 gubernatorial nominee, declared that he was not discouraged by Mrs. Parker's large victory over Allison Kolb. Lyons said that the GOP had "just lost one scrimmage." Lyons vowed that the Republicans would continue to be politically active until they established a two-party system in Louisiana. Kolb said that the "voice of the loyal opposition has been heard" and added that he thought a two-party format could produce checks and balances in state government.[12]

 

==Kolb's obituary and legacy==

'''Kolb's obituary and legacy'''

 

Kolb founded Kolb and Rooks law office in Baton with his partner J. Taylor Rooks, who died May 3, 2006.[13]

Kolb founded Kolb and Rooks law office in Baton with his partner J. Taylor Rooks, who died May 3, 2006.[13]

In 1955, Kolb wrote Louisiana's Financial Development, a Fiscal Survey. [19]

In 1955, Kolb wrote Louisiana's Financial Development, a Fiscal Survey. [19]

 

==References==

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