Welcome to the Runoff!: LA 2015 Liveblog

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From politics1.com
LA - LT GOV (Triumph): Kip Holden (D) 33%, Billy Nungesser (R) 23%, John Young (R) 20%, Elbert Guillory (R) 2%.

LA GOV (Triumph): US Sen David Vitter (R) 35%, House Min Ldr John Bel Edwards (D) 33%, Lt Gov Jay Dardenne (R) 15%, Scott Angelle (R) 7%.

Never heard of Triumph polling firm.  It's not certain supporters of the moderate Republicans Jay Dardenne and Scott Angelle would support the far right David Vitter.  Maybe John Bel Edwards has a shot at this.

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The poll
http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2015/03/09/new-louisiana-poll-candidates-dont-have-enough-early-support-to-avoid-runoff/

The poll was conducted by well-connected, Mississippi-based Republican campaign consultant Triumph Campaigns.

Triumph owner Justin Brasell told The Advocate that the poll “was conducted independently of any of the campaigns.” In response to a follow-up question from The Advocate Brasell said the poll also wasn’t paid for by any of the super PACs supporting various candidates in the race.


The state-wide survey included 1,655 likely voters and was conducted March 5. The margin of error is +/- 2.4 percent.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s disapproval rating has hit 63 percent among respondents in this poll. About 27 percent of those surveyed approve of Jindal’s job performance, while another 10 percent said they were undecided.

 In the attorney general’s race, incumbent Republican Buddy Caldwell and Jacques Roy, the Democratic mayor of Alexandria, each pulled 30 percent in the poll. Former Congressman Jeff Landry, a Republican, got about 20 percent, while 21 percent of respondents remain undecided in the match-up.

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These are the candidates running
Governor
Democrats
1.Cary Deaton,63, Laywer and Firm Owner, Former Assistant District Attorney, B.A-Political Science, J.D, 1995 State Attorney General Candidate (for nomination) (ran as a Republican, 2000 U.S Representative Candidate (ran as  a Republican), 2010 U.S Senate Candidate,  2011 Governor Candidate

2.John Bel Edwards,49, Intellectual Property Lawyer and Firm Owner, Army Airborne Ranger, 82nd Airborne Division Rifle Company Commander, B.Sc-Engineering (West Point Dean's List), J.D

3.S.L Simpson,44, Notary Public and Firm Owner, Retired Army Captain, U.S Army Reserve Captain and Former Commanding Officer in Iraq, B.A-General Science, MBA

Republicans
1.Scott Angelle,54, Secretary Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Former Petroleum Land Manager, St Martin Parish Commissioner 1986-2000 (as a Democrat) (the position is actually called something like the St Martin Police Commission, which is just odd and is not actually a police commission), St Martin Parish President 2000-2004 (as a Democrat), Lieutenant Governor  2010-2011 (Appointed), Public Service Commissioner 2011-2015, B.Sc-Petroleum Land Management (Cum Laude)

2.Jay Dardenne,61, Lawyer and Firm Owner, Former U.S Magistrate, East Baton Rouge Metro Councilor 1988-991, State Senator 1991-2006, State Secretary of State 2007-2011, Lieutenant Governor 2011, B.A-Journalism, J.D, Winner Most Vile Pun Award

3.David Vitter,54, Business Lawyer and Law Professor,  State Representative 1991-1999, U.S Representative 1999-2004, U.S Senator 2004-, A.B- M.A (Rhodes Scholar)- Economics and History, J.D

American Independent
1.Beryl Billiot, ISO Panels Inc Business Development Manager (Insulation for Oilfield Use), Owner Skinney's (Steakhouse), Marine and former Cyrogenic Equipment Operator, B.A-Political Science and Government (4.0 GPA), BBA

Independent
1.Jeremy Odom,29, Baptist Minister and President Louisiana Ministerial Association (Service Provider for Pastors), Church and Clergy Tax Preparer and Firm Owner, Former Executive Director Big Brothers Mentoring Group of Natchitoches, Iraq War Army Veteran, M-Divinity, PhD-Divinity

2.Eric Paul Orgeron, Inventor and Entrepreneur

Lieutenant Governor (Responsible for Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism)
Democrats
1.Melvin 'Kip' Holden, Lawyer and Law Professor, Former City Police Public Information Officer, Former T.V Reporter, Baton Rouge City Councilor 1984-1988, State Representative 1987-2001, State Senator 2001-2004,  Mayor of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish President (2013 Population 445,227) 2005-, 1996 Baton Rouge President Candidate

Republicans
1.Elbert Guilory,71, Criminal Defense Lawyer and Former Law Professor, Former Executive Director Maryland Commission on Human Rights (Human Relations), Chamber of Commerce Director, Director Washington National Bank, Columnist Daily World Newspaper, Navy Veteran in Vietnam, B.Sc- J.D, State Representative 2004-2009, State Senator 2009- and Chair Retirement Committee (Democrat 2007-2013)

2.Billy Nungesser,56, Former Owner General Marine Leasing (Offshore Workers Portable Living Quarters. 200 employees and $20 million in annual sales), Former Chair Plaquemines Parish United Way, Non Profit Owner Pointe Celeste Therepeutic Riding Center, Former Plaquemines Parish President 2007-2015 (2013 Population 23,550), Son of Former Governor Treen Chief of Staff

3.John Young,54, Lawyer,and Jefferson Parish Chief of Parish Courts and Chief of Administration, Former Assistant District Attorney, BPA, J.D, Jefferson Parish Councilor 2003-2010, President Jefferson Parish 2010- (2013 Population 434,767)

Secretary of State
Democrats
1.Chris Tyson, Law Professor and Former Real Estate Lawyer,  Former U.S Senator Mary Landrieu Assistant, Former Management Consultant and Firm Owner, B.A-, M.A- J.D

Republicans
1.Tom Schedler,65, Chief Assistant Secretary of State, Licensed Real Estate Broker, SMH Foundation for Slidell Memorial Hospital and Medical Center Development Director and Hospital Director of Managed Care Services and Business Development, Former Bank Director, Louisiana National Guard Member and Former Navy Reserve, B.Sc-Marketing, Slidell City Councilor 1990-1996, State Senator 1996-2010, Incumbent 2010- (Appointed 2010-2011)

State Treasurer
1.John Kennedy,64, Law Professor and Former Lawyer and Firm Partner, Secretary Louisiana Department of Revenue, Former Governor Roemer Special Counsel and Cabinet Secretary, Incumbent 1999-, 1991 Attorney General Candidate (as a Democrat), 2004 U.S Senate Candidate (for nomination) (as a Democrat, 15% of vote), 2008 U.S Senate Nominee (45.7% of vote), B.A (Magna Cum Laude)- Political Science, Philosophy and Economics, J.D

2.Jennifer Treadway,46, Business and Insurance Lawyer and Firm Managing Partner and Former Law Professor, B.Sc (Hons)-Business Administration and Finance, Louisiana Law, Life, Health and Accident Insurance Certificates

Attorney General
1.Geraldine "Geri" Broussard Baloney,55, Lawyer and Firm Owner, General Counsel Baloney Funeral Home, Former Administrator New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustment, Former New Orleans City Council Legislative Liason, Former River Parish YMCA Director, B.A (Cumme Laude)-Political Science, J.D (Hons)-International Law, 2002 and 2014 St John the Baptist Parish District Attorney Candidate, Democratic Party Endorsed Candidate

2.Isaac "Ike" Jackson, Mineral Lawyer and Retired State Department of Natural Resources General Counsel, Former Louisiana Attorney General's Office Chief of Natural Resources Division, Former Exxon  Refinery Electrician, J.D

Republicans
1Buddy Caldwell,69, Lawyer and Firm Owner, Former Semi Pro Baseball Player 6th Judicial District District Attorney 1978-2007 (As a Democrat), Incumbent 2007- (Democrat 2007-2011), B.A-Experimental Psychology, Minor-History, J.D, College Football Player and Track Runner, Guitarist and Song Writer, Elvis Impersonator, Opera Singer

2.Jeff Landry,44, Lawyer, Oil and Gas Small Business Owner, Former Police Officer and Sheriff's Deputy, Former St Martin Development Authority Civil Servant, Former Army National Guard Sargeant,  B.Sc-Environmental and Sustainable Resources, Minor-Biology, J.D, U.S Representatives 2010-2012 (District Removed in Redistricting and he lost member vs. member primary), Tea Party Candidate and Republican Party endorsed candidate

3.Mary Maley, Civil Law Lawyer and Firm Owner, 18th Judicial District Assistant District Attorney and Felony Trial Prosecutor, Former President Louisiana Assistant District Attorney's Association, B.Sc-Zoology, J.D

State Commissioner of Agriculture and Foresty
Democrats
1.Charlie Greer, Cattle and Quarter Horse Breeder, Retired Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Program Director, Forest Enforcement Chief, Former Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Cheif Deputy and Chief Criminal Investigator, Former Governor Treen Advisor, Former Wildlife Enforcement Agent, Law Enforcement Institute Graduate

Republicans
1.Mike Strain,56, Veterinarian and Veterinary Hospital Owner and Cattle Rancher, Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Reserve Lieutenant, Former Commissioner St Tamany Parish Fire District 12, B.Sc- Pre Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, State Representative 1999-2007 and Chair Rural Caucus, Incumbent 2007-

2.Jamie LaBranche, Medicinal Horticulturalist, Licensed Arborist and Horticulturalist, 2011 Democratic Nominee (27.8% of vote)

Green
1.Adrian "Ace" Juttner,69, Owner Adrian's Tree Service (Currently involved in Tree Pest Control, Chestnut Honey Production and Tax Loss for Tree Consulting), Former Hunt Wesson Foods Chemist and Lab Technician, B.Sc-Forest Management, M.Sc- Forestry (Forest Pathology)

State Insurance Commissioner
Democrats
1.Donald Hodge,35, Consumer Advocacy and Public Interest Law Lawyer and Firm Owner, Former Catholic Charities Legal and Social Service Advocate, B.A-Political Science, M.A-Liberal Arts, J.D, MPA, 2011 Nominee (32.5% of vote)

2.Charlotte McDaniel McGehee,42, Employment and Family Law Lawyer and Firm Owner, Catholic Youth Ministry Teacher, B.A-History, J.D, Party Endorsed Candidate

Republican
1.Jim Donelon,70, Lawyer and Chief Deputy Commissioner Louisiana Department of Insurance, Former Governor Executive Counselor, Colonel Louisiana National Guard and JAG, B.A-, J.D, Chair Jefferson Parish Council  (Democrat 1976-1981), State Representative 1982-2001, 1980 U.S Representative Nominee, 1998 U.S Senate Nominee (vs John Breaux), 1999 Jefferson Parish Judge Candidate, Incumbent 2006- (won special election)

2.Matt Parker, Auto Collision Repair Business Owner, Former Air Force Veteran