Diana E. Bajoie

Diana E. Bajoie (born February 8, 1948) is an American retired politician from Louisiana. A Democrat, she was the first African American woman to be elected to serve in the Louisiana State Senate (1991) and the first woman to serve as Senate president pro tempore (2004–2008). She served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1976 to 1991 and in the Louisiana State Senate from 1991 to 2008.

Quotes

• I don’t think there’s any prohibition against anyone working, and I didn’t hire anyone.
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• I tried to help with so many different things that would help elevate people in New Orleans and this state. It’s kind of hard to remember one project.
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