Michael Charles Echols (born February 11, 1977)[1] is an American politician from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, he represents the 14th district in the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Michael Echols
Majority Leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 11, 2025
Preceded byMark Wright
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 14th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2020
Preceded byJay Morris
Personal details
BornMichael Charles Echols
(1977-02-11) February 11, 1977 (age 49)
PartyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Louisiana, Monroe (BS, MBA)

Background

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Echols is from Bastrop, Louisiana, and lives in Monroe. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He served on the Monroe City Council from the 1st district from 2016 until he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in the 2019 elections, when he was succeeded by Doug Harvey.[2][3]

References

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  1. https://www.nola.com/news/politics/state-rep-michael-echols-to-run-for-congressional-seat/article_4bfed174-dd2f-49a7-8ce0-ada3388a7bd2.html
  2. Mott, Ashley. "Echols announces candidacy for District 14 House seat". The News-Star. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  3. "Michael Echols officially resigns from the Monroe City Council". KTVE - myarklamiss.com. January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
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