Joseph A. Orgeron is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 54 . He won a special election in July 2020 to succeed Reggie Bagala and was sworn in on July 30, 2020; he is eligible to serve through 2028. His occupation is Principal of Orgeron Development, LLC, and notable positions include Vice Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, plus service on Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay. Achievements include a 100% Pro-Life Voting Record in 2023 from Louisiana Right to Life and introducing HB99 to direct federal renewable energy revenues to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund.

Education and Political Experience

Education: South Lafourche High School ; B.S. in Physics, Nicholls State University ; M.S. in Physics, University of Texas ; Ph.D. in Physics, University of Texas .

Political Experience: Elected in 2020 special election to Louisiana House District 54; serves on committees including Natural Resources and Environment , Judiciary, and Ways and Means; member of Acadiana Delegation, Jefferson Parish Legislative Delegation, Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation, and Louisiana Rural Caucus.