Page Cortez
Patrick Page Cortez is an American politician and businessman from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, Cortez has represented the Louisiana State Senate's 23rd district, based in southern Lafayette, since 2012.[1][2] In 2020, Cortez was unanimously elected Senate President, succeeding term-limited John Alario.[3]
Patrick Page Cortez | |
|---|---|
| President of the Louisiana Senate | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John Alario |
| Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. Michot |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 2008 – January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ernie Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Stuart Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Angela |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Education | University of Louisiana at Lafayette, B.A. |
From 2008 until 2012, Cortez represented the 43rd district in the Louisiana House of Representatives. He lives in Lafayette with his wife and two children, where he owns and operates a La-Z Boy furniture gallery.[4]
References
- "Senator Patrick Page Cortez". Louisiana State Senate. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- "Patrick Cortez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- Will Sentell (January 13, 2020). "Page Cortez chosen as president of the Louisiana Senate". The Advocate. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- "Page Cortez's Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
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