Clark Gaudin

Edward Clark Gaudin (December 26, 1931 – March 19, 2020) was an American politician.^[3] He served as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.^[4]

Clark Gaudin
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office 1967–1968
Preceded by	Luther F. Cole
Succeeded by	Lillian Walker
In office 1972–1992
Preceded by	Lillian Walker
Succeeded by	Chuck McMains
Personal details
Born	Edward Clark Gaudin[1] (1931-12-26)December 26, 1931
Died	March 19, 2020(2020-03-19) (aged 88)
Party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Marianne Hurst ​ (died. 1992)​ Shirley Armetta[2]
Children	3[2]
Alma mater	Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center

Life and career

Gaudin attended Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.^[2]

In 1967, Gaudin was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, winning a special election to complete Luther F. Cole's leftover term, serving until 1968, when he was succeeded by Lillian Walker. In 1972, he was elected again, succeeding Walker. He served until 1992, when he was succeeded by Chuck McMains.^[4]

Gaudin died in March 2020, at the age of 88.^[2]