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Cassidy Launches Senate Reelection Bid While Bracing for Primary
LOUISIANA, AUG 1 – Sen. Bill Cassidy faces multiple Republican challengers amid criticism over his 2021 impeachment vote while holding a record $9 million campaign fund, aiming to continue securing federal funding for Louisiana.
- On Monday, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy officially launched his 2026 reelection campaign at Drago's Seafood Restaurant in Metairie, declaring his intent to make Louisiana and the country greater.
- Against lingering party anger, challengers are framing the 2026 primary as a referendum on loyalty to former President Donald Trump, with Cassidy facing a crowded GOP field.
- Cassidy has highlighted his role as the architect of the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Act and the swing vote on two Trump cabinet nominees, while securing $1.3 billion in federal funding for Louisiana in fiscal 2024.
- His campaign secured endorsements from West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell, Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker, State Sen. Patrick Connick, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Sen. Tim Scott.
- With the Nov. 3, 2026 general election set, Cassidy faces a closed primary in April for a potential third term.
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Cassidy launches Senate reelection bid while bracing for primary
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) formally launched his Senate reelection bid Friday as he braces for a potentially volatile primary next year. “Louisiana and our country face serious challenges,” Cassidy is expected to say in his announcement, according to shared prepared remarks. ”I’m running for reelection to work with the people of Louisiana and my fellow Americans…
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(The Center Square) − U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy officially launched his 2026 re-election campaign Monday at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, surrounded by local leaders and supporters, declaring his intent to confront
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Sen. Bill Cassidy officially announces reelection campaign
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Sen. Bill Cassidy officially launched his reelection campaign at Drago's Seafood Restaurant in Metairie Friday. Cassidy was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014 and won reelection in 2020. Challengers he faces in the 2026 election cycle are Republicans, Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming and Louisiana State Sen. Blake Miguez. Louisiana governor pushes Trump to weigh primary challenger to GOP Sen. Bill Cassi…
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