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After months of uncertainty, Louisiana senator says he'll stay out of this year's race for governor [1]
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Date: 2023-01-04
State Treasurer John Schroder also said recently that if Kennedy stayed out, "I plan to announce and pursue the title of Governor in 2023.” Nungesser’s kickoff is set to coincide with his birthday on Tuesday, while Schroder’s is scheduled for two days later. Other Pelican State politicians may also say more about their plans now that they know they won’t need to go up against Kennedy.
Nungesser earlier on Wednesday also released an internal from Greg Rigamer, a longtime Louisiana consultant who has worked for both parties, that showed him doing well in a contest that did not include Kennedy. The numbers from BDPC find Nungesser deadlocked 23-23 with Democrat Shawn Wilson, who serves as the state’s secretary of transportation, with Landry just behind with 22%. The survey also finds Republican state Sen. Sharon Hewitt far back in fourth with 3% while Lundy and Schroder, grab 2% each.
Neither Wilson nor Hewitt are currently running, though the Democrat formed an exploratory committee last month. A November runoff would take place between the top-two vote-getters, regardless of party, unless someone earned a majority in the first round.
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