Longtime, incumbent State Senator Pat Connick - a Republican from Marrero - is seeking re-election for his senate seat, District 8.The district includes the bulk of the Westbank of Jefferson Parish and Plaquemines Parish.Mayor Tim Kerner from the Town of Jean Lafitte, also a Republican, is challenging Connick - who has never faced an opponent.The two talked about the issues on the WDSU Hot Seat.