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"society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.southern-state-legislators.alpha-bu-to-c", "markdown": "# Patrick Connick\n\nPatrick Connick is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Louisiana Senate from the 8th district.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) He was elected to the Senate in 2019, after representing District 84 in the Louisiana House of Representatives beginning in 2008.[2](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/) His district encompasses the majority of the [West Bank](https://www.edgepedia.org/west-bank) of both [Jefferson](https://www.edgepedia.org/jefferson) and Plaquemines Parish.[2](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Republican[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) |\n| Current office | Member of the Louisiana Senate, District 8[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) |\n| Previous offices | Louisiana House of Representatives, District 84 (from 2008)[2](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/) |\n| Education | B.A., Loyola University at New Orleans, 1983; high school diploma, Archbishop Shaw High School, 1979[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) • [3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/patrick-connick-6ea9cec4-b312-4e32-9df0-148964144a13) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nConnick is a Republican.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) A podcast page identifies him as State Sen. Pat Connick (R–Marrero).[4](https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/6a31745ac53f4b5c45558e68c01ea651/episodes/hour_2_state_senator_connick_p-8502572)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nAccording to his campaign website, Connick is a lifelong resident of the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, where he grew up, went to school, raised his family, and lives to this day.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) He graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School in 1979 and received a [Bachelor of Arts](https://www.edgepedia.org/bachelor-of-arts) from Loyola University at New Orleans in 1983.[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/patrick-connick-6ea9cec4-b312-4e32-9df0-148964144a13) Before becoming a legislator, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Orleans Parish and as a [Magistrate](https://www.edgepedia.org/magistrate) for the Town of Grand Isle.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) His campaign site states that as Magistrate he implemented programs to assist and protect victims of domestic abuse.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick)\n\n## Career\n\nConnick represented District 84 in the Louisiana House of Representatives beginning in 2008.[2](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/) In 2019, he was elected to the Louisiana State Senate from [District 8](https://www.edgepedia.org/district-8).[2](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/) His campaign website describes a working relationship with his Senate predecessor, Sen. Alario, and credits Connick with securing funding for coastal restoration, historical properties in Marrero, and recreation projects such as Parc de Familles.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) In a radio appearance, he discussed proposed legislation to separate the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East Police Department from the levee authority and place it under Louisiana State Police.[4](https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/6a31745ac53f4b5c45558e68c01ea651/episodes/hour_2_state_senator_connick_p-8502572) His campaign site states he is running for re-election as Senator of District 8.[2](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/)\n\n## Electoral history\n\n- 2019: Elected to the Louisiana State Senate, District 8, in the October 12, 2019 Louisiana primary election; his campaign site states he was elected unopposed.[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/patrick-connick-6ea9cec4-b312-4e32-9df0-148964144a13) • [2](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/)\n- 2023: Re-elected to the Louisiana State Senate, District 8, in the October 14, 2023 Louisiana primary election.[3](https://www.ballotready.org/people/patrick-connick-6ea9cec4-b312-4e32-9df0-148964144a13)\n\n## Issues specific to Connick\n\nIn a radio interview, Connick discussed his proposed legislation to move law enforcement responsibilities away from the levee authority: the bill would separate the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East Police Department from the levee authority and place it under Louisiana State Police.[4](https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/6a31745ac53f4b5c45558e68c01ea651/episodes/hour_2_state_senator_connick_p-8502572) The same interview covered the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East, Judge Leon Roche, and levees breaking during [Hurricane Katrina](https://www.edgepedia.org/hurricane-katrina).[4](https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/6a31745ac53f4b5c45558e68c01ea651/episodes/hour_2_state_senator_connick_p-8502572)\n\nHis campaign website states that he \"exposed waste to save over $250 million in tolls\" and that he \"secured hundreds of millions for coastal restoration.\"[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) The site also lists an endorsement by the Southeastern Louisiana Building and Construction Trades Council.[2](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Coastal restoration and local industries\n\nConnick's campaign website describes him as \"a strong advocate for local industries, protecting shrimpers and crabbers from oil spill fallout, excessive regulations, and foreign imports.\"[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) The same site states that he secured hundreds of millions of dollars for coastal restoration.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick)\n\n### Domestic violence and child protection\n\nAccording to his campaign website, Connick has worked on \"preventing domestic violence and establishing safeguards for children against sexual predators.\"[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) As Magistrate for the Town of Grand Isle before his legislative service, he implemented programs to assist and protect victims of domestic abuse.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick)\n\n### Law enforcement structure\n\nConnick proposed legislation to separate the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East Police Department from the levee authority and place it under Louisiana State Police, discussing the proposal on a radio program.[4](https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/6a31745ac53f4b5c45558e68c01ea651/episodes/hour_2_state_senator_connick_p-8502572)\n\n### Infrastructure and tolls\n\nHis campaign website states that he \"exposed waste to save over $250 million in tolls\" and worked to enhance infrastructure.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick)\n\n### Health care and community projects\n\nConnick's campaign website states that he advanced women's health with 3-D mammograms, supported the Hope Haven community project, and invested in recreation at Parc de Familles.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick) The site also states he has been instrumental in securing funding for the preservation and restoration of historical properties in Marrero.[1](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick)\n\n## References\n\n1. [About | Re-Elect Senator Patrick Connick | District 8](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/about-patrick)\n2. [Re-Elect Senator Patrick Connick | District 8 | Campaign](https://www.patrickconnickforsenate.com/)\n3. [Patrick Connick - BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/patrick-connick-6ea9cec4-b312-4e32-9df0-148964144a13)\n4. [Hour 2: State Senator Connick proposes to move law enforcement responsibilities away from the levee authority](https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/6a31745ac53f4b5c45558e68c01ea651/episodes/hour_2_state_senator_connick_p-8502572)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Southern state legislators › Surnames Bu to C*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 28, 2026; Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 28, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/patrick-connick", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/patrick-connick.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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