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As of October 18, 2019, Nungesser was the only elected statewide official who did not endorse the  Republican gubernatorial candidate, [[Eddie Rispone]]. He would not accept phone calls to explain why he did not endorse Rispone, a Baton Rouge businessman. Griffon suggested that Nungesser may have been supporting Governor Edwards,<ref>''The Moon Griffon Show,'' October 18, 2019.</ref> who ultimately won a second term with his 51-49 percent victory over Rispone.

As of October 18, 2019, Nungesser was the only elected statewide official who did not endorse the  Republican gubernatorial candidate, [[Eddie Rispone]]. He would not accept phone calls to explain why he did not endorse Rispone, a Baton Rouge businessman. Griffon suggested that Nungesser may have been supporting Governor Edwards,<ref>''The Moon Griffon Show,'' October 18, 2019.</ref> who ultimately won a second term with his 51-49 percent victory over Rispone.

Nungesser seeks reelection in the October 14, 2023, nonpartisan blanket primary. His opponents include two fellow Republicans, African-American former State Senator Elbert Guillory and Tami Hotard as well as the Democrat Willie Jones, the Independent Bruce Payton, and the No Party choice, Gary Rispone.

Nungesser seeks reelection in the October 14, 2023, nonpartisan blanket primary. His opponents include two fellow Republicans, African-American former State Senator Elbert Guillory and Tami Hotard as well as the Democrat Willie Jones, the Independent Bruce Payton, and the No Party choice, Gary Rispone, an older brother of the 2019 Republican gubernatorial nominee Eddie Rispone.

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