Lafayette Politics

Guillory lost the election by roughly 2,300 votes, but is promising help keep the transition to the next administration 'healthy.'

The filing is the latest drama in an increasingly toughening Mayor-President race in Lafayette.

Mayor-President Josh Guillory blasted the poll results on social media, tying the firm behind the poll to one of his opponents.

The Director is being allowed to resign instead. The request to be allowed to resign was previously denied by board president Robert Judge.

Priscilla Gonzalez was disqualified from the Lafayette Mayor-President race and was denied appeal, but it appears she's endorsing another candidate.

Priscilla Gonzalez is at the center of a brewing candidacy controversy, which has led to a cease and desist from local activists.

Priscilla Gonzalez said she would challenge the decision ahead of the October election.

The Democratic candidate has also expressed support for Jeff Landry in the race for Louisiana Governor.