8th Congressional District Race (1985)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-02-08
Duration: 00:09:28
Subjects: Politics | Elections, 1985 | United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 1985
Contributors:
- Ekings, Robyn Host
- Long, Cathy Speaker
- Brown, Jim Interviewee
- Scott, Jock Interviewee
- Becnel, Daniel Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 8, 1985, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ report on the four candidates for the 8th Congressional District seat, which was left vacant by the death of Congressman Gillis Long. Ekings reports that Clyde Holloway of Rapides Parish has announced his decision to run, while State Senator Richard Turnley announced that he will not run. Her report includes highlights from a press conference given by Cathy Long, the widow of Congressman Long, announcing her candidacy to fill his seat. Ekings also interviews: Secretary of State Jim Brown; State Representative Jock Scott, a candidate; and Daniel Becnel, a candidate.