Oct. 22 election officially under way

Last-minute shuffle has few surprises

STAFF REPORT

Qualifying for the fall election closed Friday with few surprises.

The gubernatorial ballot promises to be a hefty one, regardless of where voters reside.

Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal faces opposition from a relative crowd of unknowns n partyless candidates David Blanchard of Brusly, Leonard “Lenny” Bollingham of Baton Rouge, Ron Ceasar of Opelousas and William “Bob” Lang Jr. of Natchitoches n and Democrats Cary J. Deaton of Metairie, Tara Hollis of Haynesville, Niki Bird Papazoglakis of Baton Rouge and Ivo “Trey” Roberts of Gretna. Libertarian Scott Lewis rounds out the race.

The battle for state lieutenant governor promises to be a tough fight. Incumbent “Jay” Dardenne and St. Bernard Parish President Billy Nungesser, both Republicans, are seeking election.

The Secretary of State post sees former St. Tammany Parish representative Tom Schedler, who was appointed to the post by Jindal, and state Speaker of the House Jim Tucker facing off. Both men are Republicans.

Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell and former Republican Congressman Joseph Cao of New Orleans are vying for state attorney general post.

Republican Treasurer John Kennedy returns to office unopposed.

Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon, the Republican incumbent, faces Donald C. Hodge (D), of Baton Rouge.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain is being challenged by reform candidate Belinda “B” Alexandrenko of Lafayette and Democrat Jamie LaBranche of Laplace. Incumbent Strain is a Republican from Covington.

Qualifiers in local races are listed below:

BESE District 3

• Lottie Polozola Beebe (R), of Breaux Bridge

• Glenny Lee C. Buquet (D), of Houma

State Senator District 21

• R. L. “Bret” Allain II (R), Jeanerette

• Darrin Guidry (R), Houma

State Rep. Dist. 51

• Howard J. Castay Jr. (No party), of Morgan City

• Joe Harrison (R), of Napoleonville

• Warren Triche (D), of Thibodaux

LAFOURCHE PARISH

State Senator Dist. 2

• Elton M. Aubert (D), of Vacherie

• Troy E. Brown (D), of Paincourtville

• Alfred “Al” Carter (R), of Thibodaux

• George L. Grace Jr. (D), of Sunshine

• Zain “The Queen” Kasem (R), of Baton Rouge

State Senator District 19

• Garrett C. Monti (R), of Luling

• Gary L. Smith Jr. (D), of Montz

State Senator Dist. 20

• Norby Chabert (R), of Houma

State Rep. Dist. 52

• Gordon Dove (R), of Houma

State Rep. Dist. 53

• Theresa Ellender (R), of Bourg

• Billy J. Hebert (R), of Houma

• Lenar Whitney (R), of Houma

State Rep. Dist. 54

• Jerry “Truck” Gisclair (D), of Larose

• Micah Hebert (No party), of Cut Off

State Rep. Dist. 55

• Bobby “Beck” Grabert (R), of Raceland

• Jerome “Dee” Richard (No party), of Thibodaux

Sheriff

• Craig Webre (R), of Thibodaux

Clerk of Court

• Vernon H. Rodrigue (D), of Thibodaux

Assessor

• Michael H. Martin (D), of Galliano

Coroner

• John C. King (No party), of Raceland

Parish President

• Jimmy Cantrelle (D), of Raceland

• Rodney Doucet (No party), of Cut Off

• Tommy Lasseigne (No party), of Thibodaux

• Charlotte A. Randolph (R), of Larose

Council Member Dist. 1

• Jerry Jones (D), of Thibodaux

• Tyrone Brown Williams (D), of Thibodaux

• Jimmie Wilson (D), of Thibodaux

Council Member Dist. 2

• Brady Brock (D), of Thibodaux

• Michael Delatte (D), of Thibodaux

• Jared LaJaunie (R), of Thibodaux

• Jonathan Rodrigue (D), of Thibodaux

Council Member Dist. 3

• Aaron Caillouet (No party), of Thibodaux

• Michael “Mike” Matherne (D), of Thibodaux

Council Member Dist. 4

• Joseph Fertitta (R), of Thibodaux

• Jason Ponvelle (R), of Thibodaux

Council Member Dist. 5

• John Arnold (R), of Gray

• Matt Matherne (Other), of Bourg

Council Member Dist. 6

• Lindel Toups (D), of Gheens

• Leo R. White (D), of Raceland

Council Member Dis. 7

• Phillip Gouaux (D), of Lockport

• Greg Sanamo (No party), of Larose

Council Member Dist. 8

• Jerry LaFont (No party), of Cut Off

Council Member Dist. 9

• Will Lasseigne (R), of Galliano

• Daniel Lorraine (D), of Golden Meadow

ST. MARY PARISH

State Rep. Dist. 50

• Sam Jones (D), of Franklin

Sheriff

• Mark Hebert (D), of Franklin

• Patrick M. Lasalle (D), of Patterson

• George Rodriguez (D), of Franklin

• Jack D. Smith (D), of Patterson

Clerk of Court

• Cliff Dressel (D), of Franklin

Assessor

• Jarrod K. Longman (D), of Morgan City

Coroner

• Francis H. Metz Jr. (D), of Morgan City

Parish President

• Gary Duhon (D), of Morgan City

• Paul P. Naquin Jr. (D), of Baldwin

Council Member Dist. 1

• Herbert “H.B.” Bell (D), of Baldwin

• Craig “Rev.” A. Mathews (D), of Jeanerette

• Lionel “Butch” Metz (D), of Jeanerette

Council Member Dist. 2

• Charles “Butch” Middleton (D), of Franklin

• Council Member Dist. 3

• David Hanagriff (D), of Centerville

• Peter Soprano (D), of Franklin

Council Member Dist.4

• Glen J. Hidalgo (D), of Morgan City

Council Member Dist. 5

• Ken Singleton (R), of Patterson

Council Member Dist. 6

• Logan J. Fromenthal Jr. (R), of Morgan City

• Renessee A. Landry (R), of Morgan City

Council Member Dist. 7

• Rogers Liner (D), of Morgan City

• Tim J. Tregle (D), of Morgan City

Council Member Dist. 8

• Norris J. Crappell (D), of Berwick

• Sterling J. Fryou (D), of Morgan City

Council Member-at-Large Dist. 9

• Albert Foulcard (D), of Franklin

• Rodney P. Olander (R), of Franklin

Council Member-at-Large Dist 10

• Steve F. Bierhorst (D), of Patterson

• Darian “Coach” Breaux (No party), of Patterson

Council Member-at-Large Dist 11

• Greg A. Green (No party), of Morgan City

• Kevin J. Voisin (D), of Morgan City

Justice of the Peace Ward 4

• Eric J. Gaudet Jr. (D), of Centerville

• William W. Lanclos Jr. (D), of Franklin

• Louella Mandubourg Roberson (D), of Franklin

Justice of the Peace Ward 5

• Shawn Canty (D), of Patterson

• James P. Carinhas (D), of Patterson

• David W. Hill (R), of Morgan City

TERREBONNE PARISH

State Senator Dist. 20

• Norby Chabert (R), of Houma

State Rep. District 52

• Gordon Dove (R), of Houma

State Rep. District 53

• Lenar Whitney (R), of Houma

Sheriff

• Jerry Larpenter (R), of Gray

• Norman Schieffler (R), of Houma

Clerk of Court

• Theresa Robichaux (R), of Houma

• Louis “Bubba” Watkins (R), of Houma

Assessor

• Harvey Michael Chauvin (R), of Houma

• Scott Drapekin (No party), of Houma

• Loney John Grabert (D), of Donner

• Clarence Williams (Other), of Houma

Coroner

• Victor Tedesco III (R), of Houma

Parish President

• Barry Bonvillain (D), of Houma

• Michel Claudet (R), of Houma

• Mike Fesi (R), of Houma

• Herdis Neil (No party), of Montegut

• Clayton J. Voisin (D), of Dulac

Council Member Dist. 1

• Edward Davis Jr. (D), of Houma

• John Navy (D), of Houma

• Daniel Turner (D), of Houma

• Tyrone Turner Sr. (D), of Houma

Council Member Dist. 2

• Arlanda Williams (D), of Houma

Council Member Dist. 3

• Floyd P. Bergeron (Other), of Houma

• Greg Hood (R), of Houma

Council Member Dist. 4

• Beryl Adams Amedee (R), of Houma

• Lucretia McBride (No party), of Gray

• David Mounts (R), of Gray

Council Member Dist. 5

• Chris Domangue (Other), of Houma

• Christa Duplantis (Other), of Houma

• Johnny Pizzolatto (incumbent) (R), of Houma

Council Member Dist. 6

• Mike Holcomb (No party), of Houma

• Russell “Red” Hornsby (R), of Houma

Council Member Dist. 7

• Danny Babin (R), of Houma

• Tim Fanguy (R), of Houma

• Jinny Fedele (D), of Dulac

• Nathan A. Trosclair (D), of Dulac

Council Member Dist. 8

• Joey Cehan (D), of Houma

• Dirk Guidry (D), of Chauvin

• Pete Rhodes (No party), of Houma

Council Member Dist. 9

• Pete Lambert (D), Montegut

Constable Justice of the Peace Ward 9

• Paul Breaux (Other), of Houma

• Gary Trahan (D), of Houma