Josh Guillory
Josh Guillory | |
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| File:Self Portrait of Josh Guillory.JPG | |
| Republican candidate for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district | |
| Election date November 6, 2018 | |
| Opponent(s) | Clay Higgins (R) |
| Incumbent | Clay Higgins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1983 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jamie Arceneaux Guillory |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Louisiana-Lafayette (BS) Southern University Law Center (JD) |
| Website | Website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army  Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 2001–2009 |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Joshua Slavone Guillory (born January 8, 1983) is an American former Army Cavalry officer and family law attorney from the state of Louisiana. He is a registered Republican and is a candidate for the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district.[1] Guillory is a combat veteran of the Iraq War.
Personal Life[edit]
Josh Guillory was born in Alexandria, Louisiana.[2] His father is Clint Guillory (1938-2016), more commonly known as “Clint West,” a swamp pop musician from Evangeline Parish.[3] Guillory is the youngest of his four half-siblings.
Guillory is married to Jamie Arceneaux Guillory. They live in Youngsville, Louisiana together with their children.[4] He is a small business owner where he has a law practice, focusing primarily on family law and constitutional law. He has also volunteered as a youth football coach for several years in the Lafayette area. Guillory is a veteran of the Iraq War.[5]
Military Career[edit]
On June 19, 2001, Guillory enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard and subsequently served on active duty in the U.S. Army periodically through his military career.[6][7] Upon completing the Officer Candidate School program, he received his commission as an Army second lieutenant. Guillory served as a Cavalry platoon leader in Baghdad during the Iraq War in 2005. He held several positions before being honorably discharged in 2009, one of which was serving as a Troop commander.[8]
Education[edit]
After graduation from Alexandria Senior High School, Guillory attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he graduated in 2004 with a bachelor of science degree in business marketing.[9] He earned his juris doctor degree with honors from Southern University Law Center in 2011.[10][11]
Legal Career[edit]
In 2011, Guillory opened his law office in Lafayette, Louisiana on the day he became licensed to practice law. His practice focuses primarily on family law, adoptions, and constitutional law.[12]
Campaign for U.S. House of Representatives[edit]
Guillory has announced his candidacy in the 2018 congressional race to represent the Third District of Louisiana.[13] Despite being a registered Republican, Guillory is challenging fellow Republican and incumbent, Clay Higgins.[14]
References[edit]
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- ↑ Alford, Jeremy (August 2, 2017). "Louisiana Politics: Allain may be Senate President Contender". LaPolitics. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ↑ "Attorney Joshua S. Guillory Profile Overview". June 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ↑ "Swamp Pop Star Clint West Died Today". June 28, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ↑ "campaign website" Check
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- ↑ "Attorney Joshua S. Guillory Profile Overview". June 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ↑ "Louisiana Congressional District 3 Candidates". Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ↑ "The Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory Homepage". Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ↑ "UL Lafayette Graduation List". December 17, 2004.
- ↑ "US Elections~Louisiana". Retrieved November 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Law School Alumni, Southern University Law Center". Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ↑ "Veteran Owned Business, The Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory". Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ↑ Stickney, Ken (November 9, 2017). "Higgins: 'I bow to no caucus; I've kissed no rings'". Daily Advertiser. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ↑ "Louisiana-House District 3, Compare Candidates for this Office". Retrieved November 18, 2017.
