[4] A graduate of West Jefferson High School and Southeastern Louisiana University, Alario worked as a teacher and accountant prior to entering politics.
In 1984, Alario was chosen to be Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives under Governor Edwin Edwards.
He lost that title under Governor Buddy Roemer in 1988, but won it back in 1992 to serve another 4-year term.
[5] Alario was elected in 2007 to the 6th district in the Louisiana State Senate, defeating Democratic opponent John Roberts 63-37%.
Though there was speculation that he would run for his former House of Representatives seat, Alario declined and chose to retire from politics.