Buddy Leach
American politician (1934–2022)
Anthony Claude Leach, Jr., known as Buddy Leach (March 30, 1934 – August 6, 2022) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. For one term, he was a U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district. He also was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and as chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party.
Buddy Leach | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Joe D. Waggonner |
| Succeeded by | Buddy Roemer |
| Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party | |
| In office January 31, 2010 – April 28, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Whittington |
| Succeeded by | Karen Carter Peterson |
| Louisiana State Representative from Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon parishes | |
| In office 1968–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Bert A. Adams |
| Succeeded by | William H. West |
| In office 1984–1988 | |
| Preceded by | William H. West |
| Succeeded by | John R. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Claude Leach, Jr. March 30, 1934 Leesville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 2022 (aged 88) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University (BA, JD) |
| Occupation | Businessman; attorney |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
In 2003, he was a candidate for governor of Louisiana.[1][2]
Leach died on August 6, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana from heart failure at the age of 88.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Leach, Anthony Claude, Jr". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
- ↑ Anderson, Ed (April 29, 2012). "Karen Carter Peterson ousts Buddy Leach as leader of Louisiana Democratic Party". New Orleans Times-Picayune. No. Saint Tammany Edition. p. A1. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ↑ Former congressman Buddy Leach passes away
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