Leonard Hudson
Leonard Bastien Hudson | |
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_01.jpg) Leonard Hudson | |
| Senator for Cayenne-2 | |
| Assumed office September 22, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Omer Auvray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1952 Fougere, Cayenne, Zamastan |
| Citizenship |  Zamastan |
| Political party | Green Liberal Party |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Spouse | Romane Hudson (m. 1975) |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | University of Cayenne (Bachelor of Arts) |
Leonard Hudson is a Zamastanian politician who serves as the Senator for Cayenne-2 in Congressional Hall. He is a member of the Green Liberal Party and since 2020 has been President of the Senate, which is the third-most powerful government office after President and Speaker of the Chamber. First elected to the Senate in 1996, he has also served as the Mayor of Fougere, a Congressman for Cayenne's 5th district, and has chaired several committees.
Early life and education
Hudson was born in Fougere to Rio Palitoan parents. After his apprenticeship as a heavy-current electrician (1967–1969), he served two years in the Zamastanian Army as a reservist. Following his military service and a stint in the civil service as a nurse's helper, he studied mathematics, physics and philosophy and graduated from the University of Cayenne in 1974.
Political career
Mayor of Fougere
Congressman
Senate
Political positions
Hudson supports repealing the national third-trimester abortion ban.
Hudson supports expanding gun control legislation, and helped President Anya Bishop construct the 2019 assault-weapons ban.
Personal life
Leonard Hudson met his wife Romane Hudson in 1975 shortly after he graduated from university, and the two married in the same year. They have 7 children together.