Nick Albares
Nick Albares (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Louisiana. Albares declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 16, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in Louisiana, 2026
Beginning in the 2026 elections, Louisiana elections for U.S. Congress, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission, and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education use a closed partisan primary and primary runoff system. Candidates for those offices no longer run in majority-vote system primaries.
General election
The primary will occur on May 16, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. Senate Louisiana
Jamie LaBranche (Independent) is running in the general election for U.S. Senate Louisiana on November 3, 2026.
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 | Jamie LaBranche (Independent) (Write-in)  | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Louisiana
Nick Albares (D), Tracie Burke (D), Gary Crockett (D), Jamie Davis (D), and Jabarie Walker (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Louisiana on May 16, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Louisiana
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Louisiana on May 16, 2026.
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 | Bill Cassidy | |
 | Randall Arrington | |
| Markeda Cottonham | ||
 | Tracy Dendy | |
 | John Fleming | |
 | Chris Holder | |
 | Xan John | |
 | Julia Letlow | |
 | Joshua Morott | |
 | Eric Skrmetta | |
| Mark Spencer | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Julie Emerson (R)
- Blake Miguez (R)
- Kathy Seiden (R)
- Samuel Wyatt (R)
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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