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Bob Odom | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana Commissioner ofAgriculture andForestry | |
| In office March 10, 1980 – January 14, 2008 | |
| Governor | Dave Treen Buddy Roemer Edwin Edwards Mike Foster Kathleen Blanco |
| Preceded by | Gilbert L. "Gil" Dozier |
| Succeeded by | Michael G. Strain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Fulton Odom, Jr. (1935-07-20)July 20, 1935 |
| Died | May 17, 2014(2014-05-17) (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Beulah Plains Cemetery in Zachary |
| Nationality | American |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mildred "Millie" Randolph Odom |
| Children | Robert Odom, III Ashley Odom Thompson White |
| Alma mater | Southeastern Louisiana University |
| Occupation | Farmer;consultant |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Robert Fulton Odom, Jr. (July 20, 1935 – May 17, 2014), was the longest-servingCommissioner of Agriculture and Forestry in theU.S. state ofLouisiana.
Odom was raised on a cotton and dairy farm nearHaynesville, Louisiana.[1]
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, 1987
Threshold > 50%
First ballot, October 24, 1987
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Odom | 993,869 | 73 | |
| Republican | Don Johnson | 190,502 | 14 | |
| Democratic | Loston "Bubba" Borque, Jr. | 104,628 | 8 | |
| Democratic | Ambrose A. "Butch" Estay | 63,673 | 5 | |
| Total | 1,352,672 | 100 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, 1991
Threshold > 50%
First ballot, October 19, 1991
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Odom (inc.) | 824,167 | 60 | |
| Republican | Don Johnson | 199,688 | 15 | |
| Democratic | Jack Keahey | 146,256 | 11 | |
| Republican | John Impson | 107,392 | 8 | |
| Democratic | Buster Fresina | 99,430 | 7 | |
| Total | 1,376,933 | 100 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, 1995
Threshold > 50%
First ballot, October 21, 1995
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Odom (inc.) | 980,909 | 74 | |
| Republican | Don Johnson | 272,349 | 21 | |
| Democratic | Buster Fresina | 71,829 | 5 | |
| Total | 1,325,087 | 100 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, 1999
Threshold > 50%
First ballot, October 23, 1999
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Odom (inc.) | Unopposed | 100 | |
| Total | 100 | |||
| Democratichold | ||||
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, 2003
Threshold > 50%
First ballot, October 4, 2003
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Odom (inc.) | 822,682 | 66 | |
| Republican | Don Johnson | 430,856 | 34 | |
| Total | 1,253,538 | 100 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, 2007
Threshold > 50%
First ballot, October 20, 2007
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Strain | 494,760 | 40 | |
| Democratic | Bob Odom (inc.) | 505,504 | 41 | |
| Republican | Wayne Carter | 152,893 | 13 | |
| Republican | Don Johnson | 69,470 | 6 | |
| Total | 1,222,627 | 100 | ||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | ||||
Runoff did not occur and Strain won due to Odom withdrawing.
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Dave L. Pearce | Democratic nominee forAgriculture and Forestry Commissioner of Louisiana 1999, 2003 | Vacant Title next held by Jamie LaBranche |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry 1980–2008 | Succeeded by |
