Jeremy Stine | |
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| Majority Leader of theLouisiana Senate | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Hewitt |
| Member of theLouisiana Senate from the27th district | |
| Assumed office February 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ronnie Johns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1980-07-10)July 10, 1980 (age 45) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | |
Jeremy P. Stine (born July 10, 1980) is an American businessman and politician who is a member of theLouisiana State Senate for the 27th district.
Stine was born on July 10, 1980, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Stine family is the owner of the Stine Lumber business, and journalist Theresa Schmidt ofKPLC describes the family as "well-known."[1][2] Stine graduated fromLouisiana State University with a degree in political science and French.[2]
Stine was part of the first French language immersion program launched by theCouncil for the Development of French in Louisiana.[3]
Stine has previously worked as a legislative aide.[1] Stine is the marketing director of his family's business, Stine Lumber, and serves as the president of the Alliance for Positive Growth.[2]
On July 23, 2021, State SenatorRonnie Johns resigned to accept GovernorJohn Bel Edwards’ appointment to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.[4] This left a vacancy in the27th district seat. By July 26, Stine had announced his candidacy.[5] Stine ran as aRepublican. Two other candidates in the special primary ran to fill the vacancy: Republican Jake Shaheen andDemocrat Dustin Granger. Granger is a financial planner and Shaheen is a school teacher.[1] In the November 13 primary, Stine won the election outright, by receiving 59.2% of the vote.[6] Stine plans to, during his swearing in ceremony, say the oath of office in both the English and French language.[3]
Stine was described by Rachel Mipro of theLouisiana Illuminator as "anti-abortion, pro-gun rights and a supporter of the oil and gas industry."[7]
Stine was elected as majority leader in December 2023 to succeed retiring senatorSharon Hewitt.[8]
Stine and his wife, Emily, have three children.[1]
| Louisiana State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by | Majority Leader of theLouisiana Senate 2024–present | Incumbent |