Roy Daryl Adams is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the

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from the 62nd district. He was elected in a special election on March 30, 2019, and assumed office soon after.

Education

Adams attended Southwest Mississippi Junior College and the

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Career

Adams is the founder and owner of Adams Enterprises, a grocery store. He has also worked as an independent contractor for Capital City Press, a commercial printing organization based in

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. He was elected to the

in a March 30, 2019 special election, succeeding

Kenny Havard Kenneth Edward Havard, known as Kenny Havard (born March 1971), is an American politician and businessman serving as the president of West Felician Parish. A Republican, he previously served as member of the Louisiana House of Representatives f ...

. In April 2023, Adams changed parties to the

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.https://www.brproud.com/news/your-local-election-hq/louisiana-state-representative-changes-political-parties/

References

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