Earl Long
Earl Long Earl Kemp Long 45th Governor of Louisiana In office June 26, 1939 – May 14, 1940 Lieutenant Coleman Lindsey Preceded by Richard W. Leche Succeeded by Sam H. Jones In office May 11, 1948 – May 13, 1952 Lieutenant William J. "Bill" Dodd Preceded by Jimmie H. Davis Succeeded by Robert F. Kennon In office May 8, 1956 – May 10, 1960 Lieutenant Lether Frazar Preceded by Robert F. Kennon Succeeded by Jimmie H. Davis 38th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana In office 1936–1939 Governor Richard W. Leche Preceded by James A. Noe Succeeded by Coleman Lindsey Personal details Born Earl Kemp Long August 26, 1895 (1895-08-26) Winnfield, Louisiana Died September 5, 1960 (1960-09-06) (aged 65) Alexandria, Louisiana Resting place Earl K. Long Memorial Park Winnfield, Louisiana Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Blanche Revere Long Relations Huey Pierce Long, Jr. (brother) George S. Long (brother) Russell B. Long (nephew) John S. Hunt, III (nephew) Children None Religion Southern Baptist The Earl K. Long Gymnasium at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Earl Kemp Long (August 26, 1895 – September 5, 1960) was an American politician and the 45th Governor of Louisiana for three non-consecutive terms. Long termed himself the "last of the red hot poppas" of politics, referring to his stump-speaking skills. He served from 1939 to 1940, 1948 to 1952, and 1956 to 1960. He was also elected as lieutenant governor, serving from 1936 to 1939. Trying to keep a close hand in state government, Long failed in three other bids to be elected lieutenant governor. At the time of his death, Long's last term as governor had expired. He was the Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives from the now defunct Eighth Congressional District, based in central Louisiana. This was redistricted after population changed.