Huey Long's brother Earl had ambitions to return as governor, and began to prepare for a campaign. But Long failed to gain the support of New Orleans mayor Robert Maestri, whose Old Regular machine was seen as an essential component of any victorious Longite candidate.
Earl Long, Huey's brother, aimed to return as governor but faced opposition from Mayor Robert Maestri, who controlled the powerful "Old Regular" political machine that was crucial for a Longite victory.