Tony Bacala , a Republican, represents Louisiana House District 59 . Born in July 1957, he is a retired law enforcement officer married to Lisa with three children: Anthony, Aaron, and Angelica. He resides in Prairieville, Louisiana, and was first elected in 2015, assuming office in January 2016; his current term ends January 10, 2028, following re-election in the 2023 primary.

Notable achievements include serving as Chair of the Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Capitol Security Council, along with memberships on Appropriations, Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget, Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, State Bond Commission, and others. He earned a Legislator Score of 8/10 from Citizens for a New Louisiana, highlighted for voting against breaking the spending cap. Community roles include Chairman of Leadership Ascension Alumni Committee, President of Rotary Club of Donaldsonville, and President of FBI National Academy Associates Louisiana Chapter.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, Louisiana State University ; Graduate, FBI National Academy .
• Political Experience: Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 59 ; Vice Chair, Administration of Criminal Justice Committee; Former Chair, Subcommittee on Public Safety and Corrections; Member, various delegations including Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation and Capital Region Legislative Delegation.
• Prior Experience: U.S. Army ; New York City Police Department ; Law enforcement in Louisiana; Chief Deputy, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office ; Employee, Louisiana State Senate ; Current member, Ascension Parish Sales and Use Tax Authority and Industrial Development Board.