In 1944 , Cawthorn did not seek re-election to the state Senate .
In 1944 , Cawthorn did not instead ran a strong though unsuccessful race for state attorney general against fellow Democrat Fred S. LeBlanc of Baton Rouge , who carried the backing of Jimmie Davis .
In 1944 , Cawthorn did not seek re-election to the state Senate but instead ran a strong though unsuccessful race for state attorney general against fellow Democrat Fred S. LeBlanc of Baton Rouge , who carried the backing of Jimmie Davis .