Ex-Klansman Duke in Governor’s Race
State Rep. David Duke, a former Ku Klux Klan leader, announced plans Friday to run for Louisiana governor.
Gov. Buddy Roemer and former Gov. Edwin Edwards also have announced their intentions to run in the nonpartisan governor’s race. The election is scheduled for Oct. 19.
Duke called a news conference to let reporters know of his plans in advance of a New Orleans fund-raiser.
“I want to make it clear to the people of Louisiana that I do intend this year to make a run for the governorship of our great state,” said Duke, who is a Republican. Both Roemer and Edwards are Democrats.
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