Buddy Leach

Anthony Claude Leach, Jr., known as Buddy Leach (March 30, 1934 – August 6, 2022) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. For one term, he was a U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district. He also was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and as chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party.

Buddy Leach
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1981
Preceded by	Joe D. Waggonner
Succeeded by	Buddy Roemer
Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party
In office January 31, 2010 – April 28, 2012
Preceded by	Chris Whittington
Succeeded by	Karen Carter Peterson
Louisiana State Representative from Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon parishes
In office 1968–1979
Preceded by	Bert A. Adams
Succeeded by	William H. West
In office 1984–1988
Preceded by	William H. West
Succeeded by	John R. Smith
Personal details
Born	Anthony Claude Leach, Jr. (1934-03-30)March 30, 1934 Leesville, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	August 6, 2022(2022-08-06) (aged 88) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Louisiana State University (BA, JD)
Occupation	Businessman; attorney
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army

In 2003, he was a candidate for governor of Louisiana.

Leach died on August 6, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana from heart failure at the age of 88.