Mike Fesi
American politician and businessman
Michael A. Fesi, Sr. | |
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| Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 20th district | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Norby Chabert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1959-05-20) May 20, 1959 (age 65) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carla |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Houma, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Profession | Oil & gas businessman |
| Website | Campaign website |
Michael "Big Mike" A. Fesi, Sr. (born May 20, 1959) is an American politician and businessman from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, Fesi has represented the 20th district in the Louisiana State Senate since 2020.[1][2]
Career
Prior to serving in elected office, Fesi worked as an oil and gas businessman, founding Pipeline Construction and Maintenance Inc. in 1996. Fesi continues to serve as the company's president, and additionally owns Kid Energy USA.[3]
Political career
In 2015, Fesi ran for State Senate against incumbent Republican Norby Chabert, but lost to Chabert in the first round of voting with 43% of the vote.[4] With Chabert term-limited in 2019, Fesi ran for the same seat once again, this time defeating four other candidates with 54% of the vote.[5]
In May 2021, Fesi announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 after appearing at meetings with his colleagues.[6]
References
- ^ "Senator Michael "Big Mike" Fesi - Republican District 20". Louisiana State Senate. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Michael Fesi". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ "Big Mike Fesi, Sr.'s Biography". VoteSmart. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ Keith Magill (April 26, 2019). "Houma businessman to run for state Senate". Houma Today. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ "Fesi wins State Senate race". Houma Times. October 12, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ Tyler Bridges (May 3, 2021). "State Senator Mike Fesi tests positive for COVID, says he's 'feeling good' with an 'ache all over'". The Advocate. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
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Members of the Louisiana State Senate
- President of the Senate
- Cameron Henry (R)
- President pro tempore
- Regina Barrow (D)
- ▌Bob Owen (R)
- ▌Ed Price (D)
- ▌Joseph Bouie (D)
- ▌Jimmy Harris (D)
- ▌Royce Duplessis (D)
- ▌Rick Edmonds (R)
- ▌Gary Carter Jr. (D)
- ▌Patrick Connick (R)
- ▌Cameron Henry (R)
- ▌Kirk Talbot (R)
- ▌Patrick McMath (R)
- ▌Beth Mizell (R)
- ▌Valarie Hodges (R)
- ▌Cleo Fields (D)
- ▌Regina Barrow (D)
- ▌Franklin Foil (R)
- ▌Caleb Kleinpeter (R)
- ▌Eddie J. Lambert (R)
- ▌Gregory A. Miller (R)
- ▌Mike Fesi (R)
- ▌Robert Allain III (R)
- ▌Blake Miguez (R)
- ▌Jean-Paul Coussan (R)
- ▌Gerald Boudreaux (D)
- ▌Mark Abraham (R)
- ▌Bob Hensgens (R)
- ▌Jeremy Stine (R)
- ▌Heather Cloud (R)
- ▌Jay Luneau (D)
- ▌Mike Reese (R)
- ▌Alan Seabaugh (R)
- ▌Glen Womack (R)
- ▌Stewart Cathey Jr. (R)
- ▌Katrina Jackson (D)
- ▌Jay Morris (R)
- ▌Adam Bass (R)
- ▌Bill Wheat (R)
- ▌Thomas Pressly (R)
- ▌Sam Jenkins (D)
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