Louisiana's 7th congressional district
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The 7th Louisiana Congressional District is located in southwestern Louisiana and contains the cities of Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Crowley. The seat is currently held by Charles Boustany, a Republican.
[edit] Historical representation
| Congress | Representative |
|---|---|
| 58th-62nd (1903-1913) | Arsène Paulin Pujó |
| 63rd-69th (1913-1927) | Ladislas Lazaro |
| 70th-76th (1927-1941) | René Louis DeRouen |
| 77th (1941-1943) | Vance Plauche |
| 78th-82nd (1943-1953) | Henry D. Larcade, Jr. |
| 83rd-89th (1953-1967) | Theo A. Thompson |
| 90th-92nd (1967-1973) | Edwin Edwards |
| 93rd-99th (1973-1987) | John Breaux |
| 100th-103rd (1987-1995) | James A. Hayes |
| 104th (1995-1997) | James A. Hayes |
| 105th-108th (1997-2005) | Christopher John |
| 109th (2005-2007) | Charles Boustany |
| Louisiana's congressional districts |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The 8th district has been obsolete since 1992 See also: Louisiana's past & present Representatives, Senators, and Delegations United States congressional districts - Congressional apportionment - Redistricting - Gerrymandering - Maps |
