Adam Bass

Adam Bass is a Republican politician serving as the State Senator for Louisiana's 36th district, a position he has held since January 8, 2024. He represents Bossier and Webster parishes. Bass is a lifelong resident of Bossier Parish, where he was born and raised. He is a member of Cypress Baptist Church, married to Britney Barrera Bass, and father to three children. Bass is a small business owner with 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, owning a local Allstate insurance agency.

Education

Bass attended Airline High School and later graduated from Louisiana Tech University.

Political Experience

Bass began his political career when he was selected to fill the remainder of Mike Mosura's term on the Bossier Parish School Board representing District 5. He won a special election unopposed to complete that term and was reelected uncontested in November 2022. He served as president of the school board in 2022.

In the 2023 Louisiana State Senate election, Bass ran against incumbent Republican Robert Mills for the 36th district seat. He criticized Mills for being insufficiently conservative and for voting for spending bills he deemed unnecessary. He received an endorsement from U.S. Senator John Kennedy and won the election with 62% of the vote. Following his victory, he resigned from the school board in December 2023.

As a State Senator, Bass serves on several committees, including the Senate Committee on Insurance , Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, Local and Municipal Affairs, Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, and chairs the Select Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. He is a member of the Louisiana Rural Caucus. His notable legislative votes include supporting Constitutional Carry legislation, law enforcement immunity measures, and criminal justice reform procedures. He is eligible to serve through the end of the 2032-2036 term.