Dixon McMakin

Dixon McMakin was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He earned a high school diploma from Catholic High School, a bachelor's degree from LSU in 2009, a graduate degree from the LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business in 2013, and a law degree from LSU Law in 2013. His career experience includes working as a financial advisor and attorney.

As of his 2023 campaign, McMakin was affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

St. Aloysius Parish Church

Le Cercle de Bacchus

Baton Rouge Boys and Girls Club

New Orleans Krewe of Endymion

Forum 35

Knights of Columbus Council 3743

Kappa Sigma

Louisiana State Bar Association

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dixon McMakin, a Republican, is a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, La. He is the son of Regina and Steve Hatcher and Wally and Andrea Clesi McMakin. He first attended Jefferson Baptist Day School, then St. Aloysius School, before enrolling at Catholic High School. At Catholic High, Dixon was the only member of his graduated class to letter in three sports and served as Student Body President. He is the founder of the CHS-SJA Challenge Day, which has gone on to raise more money for the Baton Rouge Food Bank than any other event in the food bank's history.

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Dixon attended LSU, where he worked during school for the LSU Athletics Department and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in General Studies. He continued his academic career at the Flores MBA Program and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, graduating in 2013 with a dual JD/MBA. After graduation, Dixon passed the Louisiana State Bar Exam and obtained his FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Fight CrimeCreate JobsEducation Reform

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Three top priorities are crime, jobs and education with an overlay of insurance reform.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI)

Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority (LCCM)

Louisiana Freedom Caucus PAC