2022 United States Senate election in Louisiana
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The 2022 United States Senate election in Louisiana will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Louisiana.
Incumbent Republican U.S. senator John Kennedy is running for re-election to a second term.[1]
Candidates[]
Republican Party[]
Declared[]
- John Kennedy, incumbent U.S. Senator[1]
Endorsements[]
John Kennedy
- Former U.S. Executive Branch Officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017-2021)[2]
Democratic Party[]
Declared[]
- Luke Mixon, member of the U.S. Navy Reserve and former member of the U.S. Navy[3]
Publicly expressed interest[]
- Gary Chambers Jr., activist, candidate for Louisiana's 15th State Senate district in 2019, and candidate for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district in 2021[4]
Potential[]
- John Bel Edwards, incumbent Governor of Louisiana[5][6]
- Helena Moreno, New Orleans city councilwoman[6]
- Jay Luneau, state senator for the 29th district[6]
Endorsements[]
Luke Mixon
- Individuals
- Katie Bernhardt, chairperson of the Louisiana Democratic Party[7]
General election[]
Predictions[]
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[8] | Solid R | July 16, 2021 |
Inside Elections[9] | Solid R | October 8, 2021 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] | Safe R | March 11, 2021 |
References[]
- ^ a b "Sen. John Kennedy launches 2022 re-election bid: 'I will not let you down. I'd rather drink weed killer.'". foxnews.com. June 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- ^ Barrabi, Thomas (2021-03-06). "Trump endorses Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy in 2022 reelection bid". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ^ "Sen. John Kennedy draws a challenger: Navy veteran Luke Mixon".
- ^ https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/opinion/2021/10/13/democrats-rally-around-new-personalities/6103269001/
- ^ Brown, Jim (2020-11-26). "A new Louisiana governor soon?". The Gazette. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ^ a b c Alford, Jeremy (2021-05-18). "Senate election on deck for 2022".
- ^ Hilburn, Greg (2021-10-05). "Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy draws first Democratic opponent, Luke Mixon, for 2022 race". Daily Advertiser.
- ^ "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
External links[]
- Official campaign websites
Categories:
- United States Senate elections in Louisiana
- 2022 United States Senate elections
- 2022 Louisiana elections