Michael Gene Strain (born December 2, 1959) is an American politician from Louisiana. He is the Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner.
Mike Strain
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| Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner of Louisiana | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2008 | |
| Governor | Bobby Jindal John Bel Edwards Jeff Landry |
| Preceded by | Bob Odom |
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| Born | Michael Gene Strain (1959-12-02) December 2, 1959 (age 64) Covington, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Louisiana State University (BS, DVM) |
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Strain is from Abita Springs, Louisiana. He is a veterinarian.[1]
Strain joined the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2000. He ran for commissioner of agriculture in the 2007 Louisiana elections and defeated Bob Odom, the incumbent, becoming the first Republican to hold the position.[1] In 2015, Strain secured his third term as commissioner of agriculture.[2] He won his fourth term in 2019.[3][4]
Strain's wife is also a veterinarian.[1]
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| Preceded by Don Johnson |
Republican nominee for Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner of Louisiana 2007, 2011, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner of Louisiana 2008–present |
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