In 1996 , he had failed in a bid to unseat Democrat - turned - Republican Mayor - President Tom Ed McHugh of Zachary , later the executive director of the Louisiana Municipal Association .
The 2004 race was Holden 's third attempt to win the mayor - presidency .
In 1996 , Holden had failed in a bid to unseat Democrat - turned - Republican Mayor - President Tom Ed McHugh of Zachary , later the executive director of the Louisiana Municipal Association .
The 2004 race was Holden 's third attempt to win the mayor - presidency .