Kevin Pearson (politician)

Joseph Kevin Pearson, known as Kevin Pearson (born October 10, 1959), is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 76 in eastern St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. He was elected on November 17, 2007, having defeated Slidell City Council member Ray Canada in the general election. The seat was previously held by the then incoming State Senator A. G. Crowe of Pearl River, also in St. Tammany Parish. Crowe retired from the Senate in January 2016 and was succeeded by Republican Sharon Hewitt.
Pearson is chairman of the House Retirement Committee. On numerous occasions, he has joined with his District 90 Republican colleague, Greg Cromer, also from Slidell in holding town meetings and hosting joint appearances regarding issues of mutual interest in both districts.