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Governor John Bel Edwards is officially endorsing retired DOTD Secretary, Shawn Wilson for governor. Wilson off his campaign for governor yesterday with a video announcement on his website. LA-Polictics.com Publisher, Jeremy Alford says although Wilson’s announcement has come a bit late – he already has an edge in the race.
“He is the leading Democrat in this race right now. He’s endorsed by the highest-ranking Democrat in the state. So he starts from a really strong position that not all the Republicans can say the same about,” said Alford.
Under Governor Edwards leadership, Wilson served as Transportation Secretary for seven years. Alford says Wilson’s base of supporters will serve as a solid component in his race for governor.
“Shawn Wilson doesn’t have to hustle for dollars as hard as the other major candidates in this race. He going to have a solid block of votes that are going to be there for him on election day,” said Alford.
Attorney General Jeff Landry has five million dollars in his campaign funds putting Wilson at a preliminary disadvantage. Alford says the race for governor will be unpredictable.
“This is an election cycle already where you expect the unexpected,” said Alford.
The state primary election is on October 14th.
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