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Huey P. Long, Governor of Louisiana, is impeached by the Louisiana House of Representatives.

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Huey Long

American politician (1893–1935)

Huey Pierce Long Jr., nicknamed "The Kingfish", was an American politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a United States senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. He was a left-wing populist member of the Democratic Party and rose…
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Governor of Louisiana

Head of government of the U.S. state of Louisiana

The governor of Louisiana is the chief executive of the U.S. state government of Louisiana. The governor also serves as the commander in chief of the Louisiana National Guard. Republican Jeff Landry has held the office since January 8, 2024.
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Impeachment in the United States

Procedure of officially accusing a civil officer

In the United States, impeachment is the process by which a legislature may bring charges against an officeholder for misconduct alleged to have been committed with a penalty of removal. Impeachment may also occur at the state level if the state or commonwealth has provisions…
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Louisiana House of Representatives

Lower house of the legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana

The Louisiana House of Representatives is the lower house in the Louisiana State Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Louisiana. This chamber is composed of 105 representatives, each of whom represents approximately 42,500 people. Members serve four-year terms…
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