Gerald Long (born July 9, 1944) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 31st district of the

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. Long was born in Winnfield, Louisiana. He was the brother of Jimmy D. Long, and his paternal grandfather was Gillis William Long. Other relatives were the politicians George S. Long, Huey Long, Earl Long, Russell B. Long and Speedy Long. Long attended

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, where he earned his degree in 1966. In 2008, Long was elected for the 31st district of the

. He succeeded Mike Smith. Long was succeeded by Louie Bernard in 2020.

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