DOTD Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson
Another name has surfaced as a possible candidate for governor next year and it’s Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson. Lapolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford was the first to report and we asked Wilson his thoughts about whether he’ll look to replace his current boss, Governor John Bel Edwards.
“I am not a candidate, but as I told Jeremy, I am also not ready to say I will never be a candidate,” said Wilson.
The lapolitics.com report says Wilson could be the Democrats best chance at winning the 2023 governor’s race. Wilson says he’s not close to making a decision, but he is considering a possible run at governor.
“I’ve been in public service for about 25 years and I think I’ve served well, there’s some challenges in the state and there’s some really good people that are considering running for office and I think our state needs to have those options,” said Wilson.
Wilson lives in Lafayette and has served as the state’s Transportation Secretary since Governor Edwards took office in January 2016. Wilson says he still has a lot of work to do as the DOTD Secretary and he’s proud of the work the Edwards administration has accomplished.
“And I would hope whatever good he’s created gets to survive and be a part of the future of Louisiana for some time to come,” said Wilson.
The only announced candidates for the 2023 governor’s race are Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry and personal-injury attorney Hunter Lundy of Lake Charles, who plans to run as an Independent.
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