Two late qualifiers on Friday brings to ten the number of entrants in this fall’s election for the Dist. 40 state representative seat. Candidates include some familiar faces from past election cycles in the district, which comprises a north-south strip of eastern St. Landry Parish that includes the cities of Opelousas, Grand Coteau and Washington. The district went unrepresented in the legislative session that ended Thursday; former Dist. 40 Rep. Elbert Guillory abandoned the post following his election in April to the state Senate Dist. 24 seat.
On Friday, the deadline to qualify, Kelly J. Scott and Reggie Tatum joined the contest. Scott ran unsuccessfully last spring for the Dist. 24 seat now occupied by Guillory. Tatum is Opelousas’ city council member for Dist. D.
Also qualifying for the Oct. 17 primary are George Bourgeois, Allen Guillory, Bradford Jackson, Ronald Lavergne, Quincy Richard, Anna Simmons, Anthony Soileau and Ledricka Johnson Thierry. Jackson and Thierry both ran unsuccessfully for the Dist. 40 seat. Simmons is the former mayor of Opelousas.
A Nov. 14 runoff is anticipated between the top two vote-getters in the primary.
... written by LafayetteGrapevine , June 29, 2009 - 04:45 pm
Apparently, George Bourgeois, an attorney in Opelousas, is the only candidate without any previous political experience. Everyone else has had there hand in the kitty before, or at least tried to open the jar.
... written by Lyall Scott , June 29, 2009 - 06:15 pm
George Bourgeois is smart, connected and very capable. He'd be a breath of fresh air and a tremendous asset to the entire Acadiana area.
... written by d prather , June 30, 2009 - 12:11 pm
Kelly Scott is the most qualified candidate for the representative position. His ability to raise citizens awareness and ideas for reform are much needed. He will remain consistent and hold the trust of the people. Vote Kelly J. Scott #9 August 1, 2009 "Leadership for All."
... written by T. Billeaudeau , July 20, 2009 - 02:20 am
I agree with Lyall Scott...George Bourgeois, Jr. is very capable of representing the district! Vote for George on August 1st. He has no previous political experience which will make him work even harder to uphold a good reputation.
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