Congressman Garret Graves (L) and Stephen Waguespack (R)
Republican Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is not running for governor this year. Political consultant Roy Fletcher said Graves’ decision is not a surprise.
“I think he has a good place in Washington and he’s in part of the leadership up there and it makes sense for him not to run,” said Fletcher.
In an email to supporters, Graves said it’s clear the best service he can provide to Louisiana and the next governor is by building upon recent wins in the U-S Congress. Fletcher said there are a lot of Republicans who wanted Graves to run, but he has a good situation in the U-S House.
“He’s got a good life in Washington, and I think that he does a good job, and I think part of the leadership now and I think that’s what he wants to do,” said Fletcher.
With Graves not running, another Republican name has surfaced as a possible candidate, Louisiana Association of Business, and Industry President Stephen Waguespack. Fletcher expects Waguespack to make an official announcement on Thursday that he is running.
“He’s going to be a very viable candidate, he’s an articulate guy, he’s bright. He’s going to have his own issues too,” said Fletcher.
The primary is October 14th.
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