Questions about a legislative candidate’s residence could make him ineligible to run, according to lawsuit documents filed with the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court.
Qualifying Second Day
August 9, 2023 Only three candidates qualified on Wednesday to run for office in the October primary election, according to Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel Those candidates were:
Rhonda Butler, incumbent for State Representative, 38th Representative District;
Dr. Thomas Fontenot, incumbent Parish Coroner
Kevin “Cabon” Fontenot, candidate for Police Juror in District 7. Qualifying will end Thursday at 4;30pm at the Clerk of Court’s Office in the courthouse.
Qualifying Second Day
August 9, 2023 Only three candidates qualified on Wednesday to run for office in the October primary election, according to Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshot.