Qualifying has ended for the governor’s race and the seven major candidates we expected to run have qualified, and their name will appear on the October 14th ballot. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat said Attorney General Jeff Landry continues to be in a great position to get in the November runoff.
“A lot of endorsements: sheriffs, DA’s , republican party, prominent statewide businessmen, so he has it all going for him. Plus he’s got two and three times more money than most of them.”
Pinsonat said former state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson is also in great position to make an expected runoff since he’s the lone major Democrat in the race. Pinsonat expects the other candidates will be aggressive in attacking Landry but it might not work.
“So if you’re spending your money attacking Jeff and you’re not talking about what you plan to do as governor, it’s not a great position to be in.”
Early voting for the October 14th election begins September 30th. Pinsonat said the candidates who are not named Jeff Landry do not have much time to build their name recognition.
“Continue to have to spend money talking about yourself and trying to get voters to look at you and, hey I’m the guy to vote for, whereas Jeff Landry’s already known by everybody.”
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