Gerald Long

Gerald Long (born July 9, 1944) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.^[2]

Gerald Long
President pro tempore of the Louisiana Senate
In office January 11, 2016 – January 13, 2020
Preceded by	Sharon Weston Broome
Succeeded by	Beth Mizell
Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 31st district
In office January 14, 2008 – January 13, 2020
Preceded by	Mike Smith
Succeeded by	Louie Bernard
Personal details
Born	(1944-07-09) July 9, 1944 (age 81) Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Rose Long[1]
Children	3[1]
Relatives	Long family
Alma mater	Northwestern State University

Long was born in Winnfield, Louisiana.^[1] He was the brother of Jimmy D. Long, and his paternal grandfather was Gillis William Long. Other relatives were the politicians George S. Long, Huey Long, Earl Long, Russell B. Long and Speedy Long.^[3][4] Long attended Northwestern State University, where he earned his degree in 1966.^[1][2]

In 2008, Long was elected for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.^[2] He succeeded Mike Smith. Long was succeeded by Louie Bernard in 2020.^[2]