During an appearance on the “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster” radio show Monday, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon sounded uncertain if he’ll run for re-election again this fall. Donelon says he suspended all campaign fundraising right before the holidays…:
“…and have been talking – and do a lot of talking primarily with my wife – and have made a decision, but I’m not ready yet to announce what that is.”
Donelon last won re-election in 2019, when he defeated changer Tim Temple by a margin of just 6-percent of the vote (53% – 47%). Donelon says he has made up his mind about another term, but is unready to announce his intentions yet. He says the decision to run had little to do with suspending his fundraising, though…:
“I’ve been too busy to do any fundraising…honestly…over the past three months.”
Donelon has been busy lately, with multiple property insurers either going insolvent or leaving the state…plus a special session to create an incentive fund to help solve that problem. Donelon is 78. He has been Insurance Commissioner since 2006. He says he is proud to have served in a position that has so much direct effect on people and businesses…:
“That opportunity is something I don’t take lightly…and it brings with it an awful responsibility, but challenges…constantly.”
Donelon gave no indication when he may announce his decision for the October 14th election.
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