Despite an enthusiastic campaign, Long came third in the primary and was eliminated. Although polls projected only a few thousand votes, he attracted almost 72,000, around 31% of the electorate, and carried 28 parishes—more than either opponent. Limited to sectional appeal, he performed best in the poor rural north.
despite an enthusiastic campaign long came third in the primary and was eliminated although polls projected only a few thousand votes he attracted almost 72000 around 31% of the electorate and carried 28 parishes—more than either opponent limited to sectional appeal he performed best in the poor rural north