Louisiana Senate
Bill Cassidy (R) lost the primary. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026. The Cook Political Report rates it safe Republican.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.DiscussJamie Davis
Democrat · farmer, former tensas parish police juror
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Davis, and what Davis has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 30. A grade needs 4.
Raised $5,019,888 since January 2025: 99% from people, 1% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov
Julia Letlow
Republican · in the House today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 108 of 116 votes and bills.
Raised $7,062,069 since January 2025: 59% transfers and other income, 22% from people, 18% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Voting in Louisiana: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Jamie Davis, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Davis, so the grade above comes from this list: what Davis has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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In his written answer to a public radio questionnaire he listed the war in Iran among the harmful policies he would address because they raised costs.
“I will work to lower the cost of living by addressing harmful policies, like tariffs, the OBBBA, and the war in Iran, which have driven up costs and cut access to care.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Calling the war in Iran a harmful policy to be addressed is opposing the action against the regime, against liberty on tyranny.
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His campaign site says he would roll back parts of the 2025 tax law that cut taxes for the wealthiest.
“Roll back portions of the 2025 tax law that added as much as $4 trillion to the debt to cut taxes for the billionaires.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Raising taxes by reversing a tax cut is against liberty on free markets.
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His campaign site promises to expand health coverage to everyone in Louisiana.
“Expand coverage to everyone in Louisiana with fair pay for the doctors and nurses who care for us.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government coverage for all is against liberty on free markets.
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Wrote on his campaign site that retaliatory tariffs hurt Louisiana farmers and that markets should be opened back up.
“tit-for-tat trade wars hit Louisiana harder than any state.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is with liberty on free markets.
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In the questionnaire he said he supports regulating artificial intelligence, including a mandatory independent safety review before major models are released.
“I support regulation because I listen to the people who build it.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
New regulation of an industry is against liberty on free markets (more regulation).
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In the June 2026 public radio Q&A he said that according to President Trump and the Supreme Court DEI is over, and that the focus should be on everyone having a fair shot at making a living.
“According to President Trump and the U.S. Supreme Court, DEI is over with. We need to get serious and focus on ensuring everyone has a fair shot at making a living.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
He reports what others say about DEI and does not say whether he backs or opposes DEI mandates, so the words do not settle the measure.
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Said immigrants with a pending green card application should not be deported and that immigrants deserve due process.
“some people may even have homes and spouses. And they've applied for a green card, and it hasn't been approved yet. Those people shouldn't be deported,”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
He limits the objection to people with an application pending and names no wider policy on deportation, so the words do not settle the measure.
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Said in an April 2026 candidate interview that America should maintain and secure its borders.
“What I believe is we should maintain and secure our borders.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border is with liberty on borders.
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Said everyone who wants to come to America should have a clear path to become a citizen, without saying whether this covers people already here illegally.
“every person that wants to come to America should have a clear path to become a citizen.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A path to citizenship is named but not for people here illegally, so the words do not settle a side.
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In the same questionnaire he said he believes in a meaningful pathway to citizenship and in protecting Dreamers.
“I believe we should protect the Dreamers.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Protecting Dreamers, who are in the country without legal status, and a path to citizenship are against liberty on borders.
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In the questionnaire he opposed immigration raids on neighborhoods and said he would end private prison contracts for immigration enforcement.
“So yes, have strong borders, but don't raid neighborhoods, school pickup lines, and grocery store parking lots.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing enforcement raids is against liberty on borders, though the same answer also backs strong borders.
Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. Race rating: the Cook Political Report, November 2, 2026. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.
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