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Baldone enters congressional race

State representative is fifth to join contest

Thursday, June 24, 2004
By Matthew Brown
River Parishes bureau

State Rep. Damon Baldone of Houma, a lawyer and small-business owner, announced Tuesday that he is running to fill the 3rd Congressional District seat of U.S. Rep. Billy Tauzin Jr., R-Chackbay.

Baldone, 39, a Democrat, was elected to the 53rd House District seat in 2001.

He said his local ties, legislative experience and years as a businessman offer the background needed to represent the district in Washington.

"I understand the needs of the district, and I am a product of the district," he said. "I understand the oil and gas industry. I understand the seafood industry."

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