Charles Boustany
Charles Boustany Jr. (born February 21, 1956) represents Louisiana's historically Democratic 7th Congressional District (map) as a Republican since he won an open race in 2004. Chris John, the incumbent Democrat, did not seek re-election in order to run for the U.S. Senate; therefore, Boustany, two Democrats and another Republican vied for the House seat. Boustany won 39% with the next highest vote-getter being Democratic State Senator Willie Landry Mount, who received 25 percent. Under Louisiana's open primary system, in the event no candidate wins over 50 percent plus one vote, a runoff is conducted between the two top candidates. In the resulting December 4 runoff election, Boustany defeated Mount 55 percent to 45 percent.
Boustany is a heart surgeon and is married to the former Bridget Edwards. He is one of ten children.
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