Three statewide races will be decided Saturday in the run-off for Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer. After a voter turnout of only 36% in the October primary, political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it could be even lower for the runoff. He says Republicans are favored to win all three and he doesn’t predict any upsets…
“But the margins will depend on the turnout. If there’s a very low Black turnout then the Republicans’ margins will increase,” said Pinsonat.
For areas with legislative or local races in the run-off, Pinsonat expects voter turnout will be higher. For example, the mayor’s race in Lafayette. Incumbent Josh Guillory is in a heated race with the daughter of former Governor Kathleen Blanco, Monique Blanco Boulet…
“A lot of eyes on that one, can Josh Guillory fend off a well-known challenger because of her last name Blanco,” said Pinsonat.
Both Guillory and Boulet are Republicans.
Another contentious runoff is the Shreveport-Bossier City senate race between two current state representatives, Democrats Cedric Glover, and Sam Jenkins. Pinsonat says it’s just too close to call…
“A lot of competition in that one, lot of money flowing in. Not certain who will replace Greg Tarver is a big if and a big question,” said Pinsonat.
Polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM. For poll locations and a sample ballot use your GeauxVote app.
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