Terry Landry Sr.
Terry Landry Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2012 – January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Juan LaFonta |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Bryant |
| Constituency | District 96 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1951 New Iberia, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Terry Landry Jr. |
Terry Clyde Landry Sr. is an American politician from the Democratic Party of Louisiana. He was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2020. He was the first African-American superintendent of the Louisiana State Police.[1] After the 2015 Lafayette shooting, Rep. Landry called for gun control measures.[2]
In 2025, his son Terry Landry Jr. was elected to the state house in a special election.[3]
References
- ^ Pfeil, Alyse (April 19, 2025). "Three Democrats are competing in Baton Rouge special election for vacant Louisiana House seat". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ "Louisiana State Rep. Calls For Stricter Gun Control Laws After Theater Shooting". HuffPost UK. July 24, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ report, NOLA com staff (May 3, 2025). "Terry Landry Jr. wins Baton Rouge-area seat in the Louisiana House". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.