(R) Congressman Garret Graves - District 6
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves said he’ll decide very soon on the governor’s race. Graves was on Mornings with Brian Haldane today and says he’s gotten plenty of encouragement to seek the state’s highest office.
“My phone has been absolutely blowing up since Senator Kennedy made his announcement. Blowing up is probably an understatement. It has been extraordinary the number of phone calls, text messages, emails from folks,” said Graves.
With only two major candidates in the race so far, Republicans, Attorney General Jeff Landry and Treasurer John Schroder, Graves said he’s received feedback that more names need to be added to the ballot.
“I think that sentiment out there in the public for another candidate in this race is absolutely extraordinary,” said Graves.
Graves said now that the Speaker of the House vote is settled, he expects to meet with supporters and family members over the next few days and make a decision on the governor’s race.
“And certainly, been praying a good bit and a lot of friends have as well, just making sure that we’re doing the right thing and where we can be most helpful most effective for Louisiana,” said Graves.
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