| Ralph Warren "Buzzy" Graham | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Representative from Rapides and Grant parishes | |
| In office 1968–1972 |
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| Preceded by | At-large membership: Robert J. Munson |
| Succeeded by | Edward G. "Ned" Randolph (Single-member District 26) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca. 1937 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carol P. Graham |
| Occupation | Insurance agent |
Ralph Warren Graham, known as R. W. "Buzzy" Graham (born ca. 1937), is an insurance agent in Woodworth in south Rapides Parish, Louisiana,[1] who served as a Democrat in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1972. He served alongside T. C. Brister, W. K. Brown, and Robert J. Munson from Rapides and Grant parishes.[2] As a legislator, he was considered a reformer and supported the agenda advanced by E.L. "Bubba" Henry, the Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3]
In the spring of 1973, Graham, as the favorite of the business community, lost a high-profile for mayor of Alexandria, the seat of Rapides Parish and the largest city in Central Louisiana, to his fellow Democrat John K. Snyder. The incumbent, Ed Karst, did not seek reelection, and Snyder and Graham met in a contentious Democratic runoff primary.[4] Snyder went on to serve two nonconsecutive terms as mayor. Graham continued with his insurance business, which he later moved to Woodworth.
| Louisiana House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by At-large membership: Robert J. Munson |
Louisiana State Representative from Rapides and Grant parishes 1968– 1972 |
Succeeded by Ned Randolph (District 26) |