Representative Speedy Oteria Long

Speedy Oteria Long (born June 16, 1928) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. He represented Louisiana’s 8th Congressional District and served four terms in Congress. Long’s tenure in the U.S. House began on January 4, 1965, and concluded on January 3, 1973, marking an eight-year period of legislative service at the federal level.

During his time in office, Representative Long served as a member of the Democratic Party delegation from Louisiana, participating in the work of the House on behalf of the 8th District. His service placed him among the historical members of Congress from Louisiana in the mid-twentieth century. After leaving office in 1973, he held the status of a former representative, and no further official positions or committee assignments are recorded in the available metadata.