Joe R. Salter

Joe R. Salter

Joe Reece Salter (born August 13, 1943) is the director of governmental affairs of the Louisiana State Department of Education and a former Democratic Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives. In 1986, he began representing District 24 in northwestern Louisiana, which then included Sabine, De Soto, Bienville, and Red River parishes. He was initially seated after a special election was held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of H.M. "Mutt" Fowler of Coushatta, the seat of Red River Parish.

Read more about Joe R. Salter:  Early Years and Education, Election History, Selection As Speaker, Education Lobbyist, Two Republicans Succeed Salter

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