John Enoul Jumonville Jr. (born December 30, 1942)[1] is an American politician and horse breeder. He served as a Democratic member for the 17th district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2]

J. E. Jumonville Jr.
Member of the Louisiana State Senate
from the 17th district
In office
1976–1992
Preceded byJ. E. Jumonville Sr.
Succeeded byTom Greene
Personal details
Born
John Enoul Jumonville Jr.

(1942-12-30) December 30, 1942 (age 81)
Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ParentJ. E. Jumonville Sr. (father)
Alma materLouisiana State University

Born in Louisiana, the son of J. E. Jumonville Sr.,[3] Jumonville attended at the Louisiana State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He worked as a horse breeder on his ranch, Jumonville Farms.[3] In 1976, he won the election for the 17th district of the Louisiana State Senate, succeeding his father.[2] In 1992, he was succeeded by Tom Greene for the office.[2]

In 1986, Jumonville ran for election to the United States Senate, but was not elected. Jumonville also served as a candidate for the 8th district of Louisiana of the United States House of Representatives, but was unsuccessful.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Louisiana. Department of State (1985), "Roster of Officials", Pennsylvania State University, The Secretary
  2. ^ a b c McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ a b Newtown, Barbara. "History". Jumonville Farms. Archived from the original on January 5, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ "Louisiana primary election returns", Secretary of State of Louisiana, September 27, 1986