Editor’s Note: from a press release put out by U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins’ office Thursday afternoon following Elbert Guillory’s qualifying for the 6th District congressional race against Cleo Fields and another Democrat…

Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03) announced today that he is endorsing Elbert Guillory for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District.

Guillory is a former Republican State Senator and long-time community advocate from St. Landry Parish. He has also received the full endorsement of the Republican Party of Louisiana (LAGOP).

“I have known Elbert Guillory for many years. He’s a good man and a solid conservative,” said Congressman Higgins. “The 6th District will be an important battleground this November, and Elbert Guillory has courageously stepped forward to run. Louisiana Republicans should rally behind him with a focused effort to defend our House majority and maintain Republican leadership in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District.”