Tanner Magee | |
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Speaker pro tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
In office January 13, 2020 – January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Walt Leger |
Succeeded by | Michael T. Johnson |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
In office January 11, 2016 – January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Lenar Whitney |
Succeeded by | Jessica Domangue |
Personal details | |
Born | Tanner Daniel Magee July 1980 (age 44) Houma, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kristen Magee |
Children | 3 |
Education | Louisiana State University (BA, JD) |
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Tanner Daniel Magee (born July 1980) is a criminal defense lawyer from downtown Houma in Terrebonne Parish in south Louisiana, who is served as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 53. On January 11, 2016, he succeeded fellow Republican Lenar Whitney, whom he unseated in the runoff election held on November 21, 2015.[1] He was re-elected in the primaries on October 12, 2019, having no challengers.[2] On January 13, 2020 he became Speaker pro tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives, a position he held until 2024.[citation needed]