Candidates Qualify For Governor’s Race & Other Statewide Offices

Qualifying for political offices has opened across the state of Louisiana. Candidates have until 4:30 PM Thursday to put their name on the ballot.

The following candidates have qualified to run so far:

GOVERNOR

• Ralph Abraham (R)
• Oscar "Omar" Dantzler (D)
• John Bel Edwards (D)
• Gary Landrieu (I)
• Patrick "Live Wire" Landry (R)
• Eddie Rispone (R)

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

• Willie Jones (D)
• Billy Nungesser (R)

SECRETARY OF STATE

• Kyle Ardoin (R)
• "Gwen" Collins-Greenup (D)
• Thomas J. Kennedy III (R)
• Amanda "Jennings" Smith (R)

ATTORNEY GENERAL

• "Ike" Jackson Jr. (D)
• Jeff Landry (R)

TREASURER

• Derrick Edwards (D)
• Teresa Kenny (No Party)
• John M. Schroder (R)

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

• Marguerite Green (D)
• "Charlie" Greer (D)
• Mike Strain (R)
• Peter Williams (D)
• Bradley Zaunbrecher (R)

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

• James J. "Jim" Donelon (R)
• Tim Temple (R)