David Heitmeier

David Richard Heitmeier (born 1961)^[2] is an American politician.^[3] He served as a Democratic member for the 7th district of the Louisiana State Senate.^[4]

David Heitmeier
Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 7th district
In office 2008 – January 11, 2016
Preceded by	Francis C. Heitmeier
Succeeded by	Troy Carter
Personal details
Born	David Richard Heitmeier 1961 (age 63–64) Algiers, New Orleans, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Cathy Heitmeier[1]
Children	2[1]
Relatives	Francis C. Heitmeier (brother)
Alma mater	University of Louisiana at Lafayette University of Houston

Born in Algiers, New Orleans,^[1] Heitmeier attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1984.^[1] He then attended the University of Houston, graduating in 1987.^[1]

In 2008, Heitmeier was elected to represent the 7th district in the Louisiana State Senate, succeeding his brother Francis C. Heitmeier, who had reached the term limit. In 2016, he was succeeded by Troy Carter.^[5]