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The LaPolitics Pod: Graves for PSC?
Will Congressman Garret Graves, who is not seeking re-election this fall, run for the Public Service Commission? That question gets answered on the new episode of the LaPolitics Report podcast. (Spotify/Apple)
During his interview, Graves said U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging him to reconsider running for the 6th Congressional District, but the incumbent said that move has already been ruled out — for now at least. So has a bid for Baton Rouge mayor-president, which Graves is being encouraged by donors to seek.
That leaves the PSC and the open seat created by Commissioner Craig Greene’s own decision to not run for re-election.
While he hasn’t yet made up his mind about the PSC district that looks similar to his current congressional district, Graves said he would make a final decision soon.
“At least folks aren’t saying, ‘Get the heck out of here,'” Graves said with a laugh, adding the job would be based in a “great district” he already calls home and he knows the issues.
“I do think I would be able to hit the ground running,” said Graves. “I’ve done a lot of work with climate and energy issues.”
Graves also discussed his first race for elected office against the late Gov. Edwin Washington Edwards, and revealed the meetings that led to his decision to not run against Gov. Jeff Landry last year.
You don’t want to miss this episode. (Spotify/Apple)
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