Ben Bagert

Bernard J. Bagert, Jr. (born 1944)[1] is an American attorney and politician. He served in the Louisiana State House from 1970 to 1984[2] and the Louisiana State Senate from 1984 to 1992,[3] representing Orleans Parish as a Democrat.

Bernard J. Bagert

He was a Republican candidate in the 1990 United States Senate election in Louisiana. He withdrew from the race to prevent David Duke from reaching a runoff election.[4] He was also a candidate for attorney general in 1991, losing to Richard Ieyoub.[5]

References
  1. Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. New Providence, N.J. : Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. 1996. p. LA74P. ISBN 978-1-56160-178-3. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  2. "Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1880-2024" (PDF). Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  3. "Membership in the Louisiana Senate, 1880-2024" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. McGill, Kevin (October 4, 1990). "Official GOP Candidate Drops Out to Help Democrat Beat Duke". AP NEWS. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  5. "Louisiana Secretary of State - Election Results". voterportal.sos.la.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2021.


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