In the primary held on October 22, 2011, Bullock had led the balloting with 45 percent, and Shadoin trailed with nearly 39 percent of the vote. A third Republican candidate, Jacob "Jake" Halley, held the remaining but critical 16 percent of the primary vote. No [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] sought the seat.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Primary election returns, October 22, 2011</ref> | In the primary held on October 22, 2011, Bullock had led the balloting with 45 percent, and Shadoin trailed with nearly 39 percent of the vote. A third Republican candidate, Jacob "Jake" Halley, held the remaining but critical 16 percent of the primary vote. No [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] sought the seat.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Primary election returns, October 22, 2011</ref> |