Qualifying for the November ballot begins at 8 AM tomorrow and as of now, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy does not face a major Democratic challenger. Outgoing State Democratic Party Director Stephen Handwerk says there’s time for a prominent Democrat to get in the race.
“They might see that opportunity to get in there and raise more money, hire a professional staff, and actually get to the business of getting the election done, but wow this is late to get into a statewide race,” said Handwerk.
Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins’ name has come up as a possible challenger. Handwerk says the party will consider endorsements once qualifying ends Friday afternoon and they know who is running.
Antoine Pierce, a Baton Rouge progressive activist, and New Orleans teacher Peter Wenstrup are the two announced Democrats so far.
Handwerk says there’s a lot of energy in the party right now. He says more Democrats voted in the recent Presidential Primary than Republicans.
“I know that there are a lot of Democrats who are looking to really take it to the good doctor this year because they feel that he has been largely MIA,” said Handwerk.
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