Joseph "Doc" Bouie Jr. is a Democrat who represented Louisiana's 3rd State Senate District from 2020 until recently, covering parts of eastern New Orleans , and portions of St. Bernard and Jefferson Parishes, including Chalmette, Arabi, Harvey, and Marrero. Born in December 1946 and residing in New Orleans, he is a former state senator noted for his legislative efforts on education, equal pay, and opposition to certain gun rights measures, such as voting against constitutional carry bills and receiving a 67% pro-life voting record in 2023.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Bouie's formal education, though his nickname "Doc" suggests professional credentials possibly in medicine or a related field. Politically, he succeeded Democrat Jean-Paul Morrell in 2020, serving in the Louisiana State Senate with offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans; he is now listed as a former senator. Notable positions include introducing bills like SB93 on equal pay compliance for public contracts, SB25 on recovered schools, and SB71 on learning pods, while objecting to measures expanding concealed carry rights.