2016 United States Senate election in Louisiana

none January 2026 January 2018 2016 United States Senate election in Louisiana Louisiana presidential no 2010 United States Senate election in Louisiana 2010 November 8, 2016 (first round)December 10, 2016 (runoff) 2022 United States Senate election in Louisiana 2022 First round Runoff 150x150px File:John Neely Kennedy official portrait (cropped).jpg John Kennedy Republican Party (United States) 482,59124.96% 536,19160.65% 3x4.svg Foster Campbell Democratic Party (United States) 337,83317.47% 347,81639.35% File:Rep. Charles Boustany (cropped).jpg Charles Boustany Republican Party (United States) 298,00815.41% Eliminated Fayard-201624.jpg Caroline Fayard Democratic Party (United States) 240,91712.46% Eliminated File:John flemming (cropped).jpg John Fleming Republican Party (United States) 204,02610.55% Eliminated U.S. Senator David Vitter Republican Party (United States) John Kennedy Republican Party (United States) 280pxKennedy: #FFF0F5 10–20% #FFE0EA 20–30% #ffc8cd 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Campbell: #EBF2FF 10–20% #DFEEFF 20–30% #bdd3ff 30–40% #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90%Boustany: #FFEFDF 10–20% #FFDAC1 20–30% #FFCCA9 30–40% #FFB580 40–50% #FF9A50 50–60% #EE8E50 60–70% #D69850 70–80% #9D7700 >90%Fayard: #E3F7F7 10–20% #D0F9F9 20–30% #ACF2F2 30–40% #7DDDDD 40–50% #51C2C2 50–60% #2AACAC 60–70%Fleming: #f8effe 20–30% #f2dffc 30–40% #dcb7ef 40–50% #c88fe4 50–60% #b368d9 60–70% #7c31a2 80–90% #5c2378 >90%Maness: #ecfafa 20–30% #daf5f5 30–40%Duke: #fcf0e2 20–30% #d79346 50–60%Edwards: #ebf7ee 20–30% #d6efdc 30–40%Landrieu: #8da9e2 50–60%Crawford: #850400 >90%Cao: #fad6e4 30–40% #eea3c1 40–50%Billiot: #feeffe 20–30% #fcdffc 30–40%Williams: #eef1fd 10–20% #dee3fb 30–40% #b4beec 40–50%Mendoza: #eef8e4 20–30%Tie: #EFE7F5 <20% #DECDE6 30–40% #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes First round parish results 280pxKennedy: #FFF0F5 10–20% #FFE0EA 20–30% #ffc8cd 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Campbell: #EBF2FF 10–20% #DFEEFF 20–30% #bdd3ff 30–40% #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90%Boustany: #FFEFDF 10–20% #FFDAC1 20–30% #FFCCA9 30–40% #FFB580 40–50% #FF9A50 50–60% #EE8E50 60–70% #D69850 70–80% #9D7700 >90%Fayard: #E3F7F7 10–20% #D0F9F9 20–30% #ACF2F2 30–40% #7DDDDD 40–50% #51C2C2 50–60% #2AACAC 60–70%Fleming: #f8effe 20–30% #f2dffc 30–40% #dcb7ef 40–50% #c88fe4 50–60% #b368d9 60–70% #7c31a2 80–90% #5c2378 >90%Maness: #ecfafa 20–30% #daf5f5 30–40%Duke: #fcf0e2 20–30% #d79346 50–60%Edwards: #ebf7ee 20–30% #d6efdc 30–40%Landrieu: #8da9e2 50–60%Crawford: #850400 >90%Cao: #fad6e4 30–40% #eea3c1 40–50%Billiot: #feeffe 20–30% #fcdffc 30–40%Williams: #eef1fd 10–20% #dee3fb 30–40% #b4beec 40–50%Mendoza: #eef8e4 20–30%Tie: #EFE7F5 <20% #DECDE6 30–40% #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes First round precinct results 280pxKennedy: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Campbell: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No votes Runoff parish results 280pxKennedy: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Campbell: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No votes Runoff congressional district results 280pxKennedy: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Campbell: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No votes Runoff precinct results 3 67.8% (first round) 29.0% (runoff) The 2016 United States Senate election in Louisiana took place on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Louisiana, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Under Louisiana's "jungle primary" system, all candidates appeared on the same ballot, regardless of party, and voters could vote for any candidate. Since no candidate received a majority of the vote during the primary election, a runoff election was held on December 10http://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/GetElectionInformation/Pages/default.aspx Get Election Information Louisiana Secretary of State November 12, 2016 between the top two candidates in the primary, Republican John Neely Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell, where Kennedy won with 60.65% of the vote, giving Senate Republicans 52 seats in the 115th Congress. Louisiana is the only state that has a jungle primary system (California and Washington have a similar "top two primary" system). Kennedy had previously unsuccessfully ran for this seat in 2004 as a Democrat and the state's other U.S. Senate seat in 2008 as a Republican. Incumbent Republican Senator David Vitter unsuccessfully ran for governor of Louisiana in 2015,http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/louisiana_governor_democrat.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151123025956/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/louisiana_governor_democrat.html dead November 23, 2015 John Bel Edwards beats David Vitter to become Louisiana's next governor November 21, 2015 November 21, 2015 The Times-Picayune and in his concession speech he announced that he would not seek re-election to the Senate in 2016. In addition to Kennedy and Campbell, four other candidates — Republicans Charles Boustany, John Fleming, and David Duke, and Democrat Caroline Fayard — qualified to participate at a debate at Dillard University, a historically black college, on November 2, 2016https://www.foxnews.com/politics/david-duke-qualifies-for-televised-senate-debate-at-historically-black-college David Duke qualifies for televised Senate debate at historically black college Fox News October 24, 2016https://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/david-duke-qualifies-louisiana-ballot-230160 David Duke qualifies for Louisiana Senate debate Politico This election is the most recent United States Senate runoff election in Louisiana as of 2024. Candidates Republican Party Declared Charles Boustany, U.S. representativehttp://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2015/11/23/rep-charles-boustany-will-run-senate/76261330 Rep. Charles Boustany will run for Senate Shreveport Times Barfield Berry Deborah November 23, 2015 November 23, 2015http://theadvocate.com/news/14288704-70/boustany-saying-he-refuses-to-peddle-the-politics-of-fear-obstruction-division-makes-it-official-hes https://web.archive.org/web/20160115124755/http://theadvocate.com/news/14288704-70/boustany-saying-he-refuses-to-peddle-the-politics-of-fear-obstruction-division-makes-it-official-hes dead January 15, 2016 Boustany, saying he 'refuses to peddle the politics of fear, obstruction, division,' announces run for David Vitter's U.S. Senate seat The Advocate Burgess Richard December 14, 2015 December 15, 2015 Joseph Cao, former U.S. representative and candidate for Louisiana attorney general in 2011http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/joseph_cao_enters_senate_race.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151219064350/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/joseph_cao_enters_senate_race.html dead December 19, 2015 Joseph Cao enters Senate race for Vitter's seat, tells supporters by email The Times-Picayune Rainey Richard December 16, 2015 December 27, 2015http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/03/joseph_cao_official_enters_rac.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160302103003/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/03/joseph_cao_official_enters_rac.html dead March 2, 2016 Joseph Cao officially enters race for David Vitter's Senate seat The Times-Picayune Rainey Richard March 1, 2016 March 3, 2016 Donald "Crawdaddy" Crawford, business appraiserhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/07/21/update-senate-field-swells-16-candidates-morning/87378594 UPDATE: Senate field swells to 21, most on record for race The News-Star Hilburn Greg July 21, 2016 July 21, 2016 David Duke, former state representative, former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan and perennial candidatehttp://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/07/22/former-klansman-david-duke-plans-enter-us-senate-race-noon/87430720 Former Klansman David Duke enters U.S. Senate race The News-Star Hilburn Greg July 22, 2016 July 22, 2016http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/david-duke-former-kkk-leader-announces-senate-run-n615006 David Duke, Former KKK Leader, Announces Senate Run NBC News July 22, 2016 September 22, 2016http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-david-duke-running-for-senate-20160722-story.html Former KKK leader David Duke runs for U.S. Senate: 'My time has come' Associated Press Chicago Tribune September 22, 2016 John Fleming, U.S. representativehttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/louisiana_congressman_john_fle.html https://archive.today/20161023081658/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/louisiana_congressman_john_fle.html dead October 23, 2016 Louisiana Congressman John Fleming launches bid for David Vitter's Senate seat The Times-Picayune O'Donoghue Julia December 7, 2015 December 8, 2015 John Neely Kennedy, state treasurer, Democratic candidate for this seat in 2004http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/treasurer_john_kennedy_enters.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160127094313/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/treasurer_john_kennedy_enters.html dead January 27, 2016 Treasurer John Kennedy enters Senate race to succeed David Vitter The Times-Picayune Rainey Richard January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016 and nominee for the U.S. Senate Class 2 in 2008 Rob Maness, retired United States Air Force colonel, and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/post_605.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160126083751/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/post_605.html dead January 26, 2016 Congress takes some snow days; Maness makes it official: Louisiana politics The Times-Picayune Rainey Richard January 25, 2016 January 29, 2016 Charles Eugene Marsala, financial advisor and former mayor of Atherton, California Withdrew Abhay Patel, businessmanhttp://theind.com/article-22906-new-names-still-hover-over-senate-race.html New names still hover over Senate race The Independent Alford Jeremy March 23, 2016 April 19, 2016https://www.facebook.com/patelforla/posts/1682688418663613 It's official, my hat is in the ring for US Senate 2016 Facebook Patel Abhay May 3, 2016 May 9, 2016http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/10/louisiana_senate_race_abhay_pa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20161021131514/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/10/louisiana_senate_race_abhay_pa.html dead October 21, 2016 The Times-Picayune Louisiana Senate race: Abhay Patel drops out, endorses Charles Boustany October 20, 2016 October 29, 2016 Richard Rainey Declined Scott Angelle, Public Service commissioner, former lieutenant governor of Louisiana, and candidate for governor in 2015 (running for LA-03)http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2015/11/03/angelle-could-eyeing-senate-seat/75099492 Angelle could be eyeing Senate seat The News-Star Hilburn Greg November 3, 2015 November 3, 2015http://theadvocate.com/news/14288903-48/scott-angelle-looks-at-us-senate-race https://web.archive.org/web/20160115124000/http://theadvocate.com/news/14288903-48/scott-angelle-looks-at-us-senate-race dead January 15, 2016 Scott Angelle looks at U.S. Senate race, will ano unce y his decision after holidays The Advocate Ballard Mark December 14, 2015 December 28, 2015 http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2016/03/03/angelle-jumps-into-3rd-district-race/81266252 Angelle jumps into 3rd District race The Daily Advertiser Stickney Ken March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016 Jay Dardenne, Louisiana commissioner of Administration, former lieutenant governor of Louisiana and candidate for governor in 2015http://atr.rollcall.com/vitters-loss-louisiana-republicans-eye-senate-seat After Vitter's Loss, Louisiana Republicans Eye His Senate Seat Roll Call Yokley Eli November 22, 2015 November 23, 2015 November 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151123161846/http://atr.rollcall.com/vitters-loss-louisiana-republicans-eye-senate-seat/ dead http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/jay_dardenne_say_john_bel_edwa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151126145119/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/jay_dardenne_say_john_bel_edwa.html dead November 26, 2015 Jay Dardenne says he may join John Bel Edwards' administration in podcast interview The Times-Picayune O'Donoghue Julia November 25, 2015 November 30, 2015 Zach Dasher, pharmaceutical representative, cousin of the Robertson family and candidate for LA-05 in 2014https://www.businessreport.com/article/lapolitics-attention-turns-2016-ballot-boustany-lands-sub-chair-d-c Attention turns to 2016 ballot; Boustany lands sub-chair in D.C. Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Alford Jeremy November 25, 2015 November 30, 2015 Brett Geymann, former state representative (running for LA-03)https://www.businessreport.com/article/possibilities-surface-louisianas-u-s-senate-race More possibilities surface for Louisiana's US Senate race Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Alford Jeremy December 22, 2015 December 28, 2015http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/03/01/republican-brett-geymann-run-3rd-district-seat/81180442 Republican Brett Geymann will run for 3rd District seat The News-Star Hilburn Greg March 1, 2016 March 3, 2016 Clay Higgins, former St. Landry Parish sheriff's captain (running for LA-03)http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2016/05/05/clay-higgins-says-he-may-run-congress-senate/83979304 Clay Higgins says he may run for public office The Daily Advertiser Dickerson Seth May 5, 2016 May 10, 2016http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2016/05/18/clay-higgins-announces-run-congress/84507238 Clay Higgins announces run for congress The Daily Advertiser Dickerson Seth May 18, 2016 May 19, 2016 Paul Hollis, state representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 Bobby Jindal, former governor of Louisianaelizabethcrisp 666769766170816513 November 17, 2015 .@TimmyTeepell says Bobby Jindal unequivocally has no interest in running for U.S. Senate. September 22, 2016 Vance McAllister, former U.S. representative and candidate for the state senate in 2015http://lapolitics.com/2015/02/vance-mcallister-for-u-s-senate-2 https://web.archive.org/web/20150203161400/http://lapolitics.com/2015/02/vance-mcallister-for-u-s-senate-2/ dead February 3, 2015 Vance McAllister for U.S. Senate? LaPolitics Alford Jeremy February 2, 2015 February 3, 2015 Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, former state representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2002https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/196132-frc-president-perkins-open-to-run-for-vitters-seat/ Christian leader open to Senate run The Hill Jaffe Alexandra January 22, 2014 November 22, 2015http://atr.rollcall.com/tony-perkins-endorse-john-fleming-louisiana-senate-race Tony Perkins to Endorse John Fleming in Louisiana Senate Race Roll Call Roarty Alex Yoakley Eli February 26, 2016 February 28, 2016 February 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160227102304/http://atr.rollcall.com/tony-perkins-endorse-john-fleming-louisiana-senate-race/ dead Melinda Schwegmann, former lieutenant governor of Louisiana, former state representative, and candidate for governor in 1995http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20151207/ARTICLES/151209734 Names floating in, out of developing U.S. Senate race The Houma Courier Alford Jeremy December 7, 2015 December 8, 2015 December 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151210181833/http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20151207/ARTICLES/151209734 dead Eric Skrmetta, Public Service Commissionerhttp://thehayride.com/2015/12/the-senate-field-increases-as-eric-skrmetta-now-dips-a-toe-into-the-water The Senate Field Increases, As Eric Skrmetta Now Dips A Toe Into The Water Louisiana Hayride December 10, 2015 December 20, 2015https://www.businessreport.com/article/news-roundup-oil-related-layoffs-mount-two-new-warns-skrmetta-decides-us-senate-run-tiger-band-inks-deal-firm-founded-two News roundup: Oil-related layoffs mount with two new WARNs ... Skrmetta decides against US Senate run ... Tiger Band inks deal with firm founded by two of its own Greater Baton Rouge Business Report July 5, 2016 July 7, 2016 David Vitter, incumbent U.S. senator and nominee for governor in 2015http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/david_vitter_not_running_for_r.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151123015743/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/11/david_vitter_not_running_for_r.html dead November 23, 2015 David Vitter won't run for his U.S. Senate seat again The Times-Picayune O'Donoghue Julia November 21, 2015 November 22, 2015 John Young, former president of Jefferson Parish and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2015http://www.louisianaweekly.com/in-red-louisiana-can-two-democrats-make-runoff-for-vitters-senate In Red Louisiana, can two Democrats make runoff for Vitter's Senate The Louisiana Weekly Tidmore Christopher May 9, 2016 May 9, 2016http://www.louisianaweekly.com/young-cazayoux-and-hebert-consider-vitters-u-s-senate-seat Young, Cazayoux and Hebert consider Vitter's U.S. Senate seat The Louisiana Weekly Tidmore Christopher December 7, 2015 December 8, 2015 Democratic Party Declared Foster Campbell, Public Service commissioner, former state senator, candidate for governor in 2007 and for LA-04 in 1980, 1988 and 1990http://theadvocate.com/news/15007482-123/public-service-commissioner-foster-campbell-running-for-the-us-senate Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell running for the U.S. Senate The Advocate Crisp Elizabeth February 26, 2016 February 28, 2016 June 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160623043007/http://theadvocate.com/news/15007482-123/public-service-commissioner-foster-campbell-running-for-the-us-senate dead Derrick Edwards, attorney and disability rights activist Caroline Fayard, attorney and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2010http://theadvocate.com/news/14779292-123/caroline-fayard-launches-us-senate-bid Democrat Caroline Fayard launches U.S. Senate bid The Advocate Crisp Elizabeth February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016 February 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160205070328/http://theadvocate.com/news/14779292-123/caroline-fayard-launches-us-senate-bid dead Gary Landrieu, building contractor, candidate for the New Orleans City Council in 2012, candidate for LA-02 in 2012 and 2014 and cousin of former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieuhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/07/20/senate-candidates-converge-qualify-fall-election/87331460 15 qualify for U.S. Senate seat on first day; see if your candidate made the race The News-Star Hilburn Greg July 20, 2016 July 20, 2016 Vinny Mendoza, USAF Ret. Veteran, organic farmer and 1st CD candidate in 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014,vinnymendoza.com http://vinnymendoza.com April 23, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20161009182718/http://vinnymendoza.com/ October 9, 2016 dead mdy-all Josh Pellerin, businessmanhttp://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2016/01/25/pellerin-explore-senate-campaign/79319780 Pellerin to explore Senate campaign The Daily Advertiser Stickney Ken January 25, 2016 January 26, 2016http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2016/02/23/seeking-senate-seat-pellerin-run/80808838 Seeking Senate seat: Pellerin will run The Daily Advertiser Stickney Ken February 24, 2016 April 19, 2016http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2016/03/28/pellerin-announcement-comes-april-5/82362142 Pellerin announcement comes April 5 The Daily Advertiser Stickney Ken March 28, 2016 April 19, 2016 Peter Williams, tree farmer, candidate for LA-06 in 2014 and Independent candidate for LA-05 in 2013 Declined Jim Bernhard, president of Bernhard Capital Partners, founder and former CEO of The Shaw Group and former chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Partyhttp://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/2016-senate-races-113837_Page3.html https://web.archive.org/web/20141231184739/http://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/2016-senate-races-113837_Page3.html dead December 31, 2014 16 in '16: The new battle for the Senate December 29, 2014 December 29, 2014 Politico Cheney Kylehttp://www.southernpoliticalreport.com/2016/02/08/louisiana-gearing-up-for-senate-race Louisiana gearing up for Senate race Southern Political Report Wyman Hastings February 8, 2016 February 9, 2016https://www.businessreport.com/business/three-years-leaving-shaw-group-jim-bernhard-created-private-equity-firm-outgrow-company-sold-3-billion Three years after leaving The Shaw Group, Jim Bernhard has created a private equity firm that could outgrow the company he sold for $3 billion Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Riegel Stephanie June 8, 2016 June 9, 2016 Don Cazayoux, former U.S. representative and former United States attorney for the Middle District of Louisianahttp://www.nationaljournal.com/s/125478/mitch-landrieu-rules-out-senate-bid Mitch Landrieu Rules Out Senate Bid National Journal Drusch Andrea December 4, 2015 December 4, 2015Rainey Richard Louisiana Senate race: who's in, who's out in the early going http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/louisiana_senate_race_whos_in.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151212203611/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/louisiana_senate_race_whos_in.html dead December 12, 2015 December 16, 2015 The Times-Picayune December 10, 2015 John Georges, businessman, candidate for governor in 2007 and candidate for mayor of New Orleans in 2010 Kip Holden, mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2015 (running for LA-02)https://www.businessreport.com/article/holden-among-many-urged-run-louisiana-congress Holden among many Louisiana politicians being urged to run for congressional seat Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Alford Jeremy December 30, 2015 January 19, 2016http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/01/06/mayor-jacques-roy-may-run-us-senate-seat/78362248 UPDATE: Mayor Jacques Roy may run for U.S. Senate seat The Town Talk Sharkey Richard January 6, 2016 January 19, 2016http://theadvocate.com/news/15828777-124/baton-rouge-mayor-kip-holden-to-challenge-congressman-cedric-richmond-this-fall Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden to challenge Congressman Cedric Richmond this fall The Advocate Allen Rebekah May 18, 2016 May 19, 2016 May 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160531075933/http://theadvocate.com/news/15828777-124/baton-rouge-mayor-kip-holden-to-challenge-congressman-cedric-richmond-this-fall dead Robert Johnson, state representative and candidate for LA-05 in 2013http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/01/06/alexandria-mayor-state-rep-johnson-consider-senate-run/78356984 Alexandria mayor, state Rep. Johnson consider Senate run The News-Star Hilburn Greg January 6, 2016 January 9, 2016http://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/04/18/rep-johnson-wont-run-us-senate-seat/83192734 Rep. Johnson won't run for U.S. Senate seat The Town Talk Sharkey Richard April 18, 2016 April 19, 2016 Eric LaFleur, state senatorhttp://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/14328336-63/political-horizons-despite-campaign-fatigue-a-senate-race-looms Political Horizons: Despite campaign fatigue, a crowded, close Senate race looms The Advocate Ballard Mark December 19, 2015 December 28, 2015 January 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160115111630/http://theadvocate.com/news/opinion/14328336-63/political-horizons-despite-campaign-fatigue-a-senate-race-looms dead http://www.nationaljournal.com/s/126346/no-time-waste-louisiana No Time to Waste in Louisiana National Journal Drusch Andrea December 20, 2015 December 28, 2015 Mary Landrieu, former U.S. senatorhttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/_kennedys_decision_not_to_ente.html https://archive.today/20150415200752/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/04/_kennedys_decision_not_to_ente.html dead April 15, 2015 John Kennedy's decision to opt out of race for governor or attorney general makes him potential Senate candidate April 13, 2015 April 15, 2015 The Times-Picayune Alpert Bruce Mitch Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans and former lieutenant governor of Louisianahttp://www.nationaljournal.com/s/92561/landrieu-no-regrets-about-passing-governor-run Landrieu Won't Rule Out Challenging Vitter in 2016 National Journal Bruggeman Karyn November 14, 2015 November 15, 2015http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/new_orleans_mayor_mitch_landri_41.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151205191636/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/new_orleans_mayor_mitch_landri_41.html dead December 5, 2015 New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says no to run for Vitter's Senate seat The Times-Picayune Rainey Richard December 3, 2015 December 3, 2015 Charlie Melancon, former U.S. representative and nominee in 2010http://www.ktbs.com/story/29006750/fleming-may-need-crucial-boost-from-vitter-to-replace-him-in-us-senate Fleming may need "crucial" boost from Vitter to replace him in U.S. Senate KTBS-TV May Gerry May 7, 2015 November 24, 2015http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/john_bel_edwards_appoints_char.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151219094049/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/12/john_bel_edwards_appoints_char.html dead December 19, 2015 John Bel Edwards picks ex-congressman Charlie Melancon, others for his cabinet The Times-Picayune O'Donoghue Julia December 16, 2015 February 28, 2016 Jacques Roy, mayor of Alexandria Gary Smith, Jr., state senator Libertarian Party Declared Thomas Clements, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 (also ran for president of the United States)http://thehayride.com/2016/04/u-s-senate-race-power-rankings-1st-edition U.S. Senate Race Power Rankings — 1st Edition The Hayride Boyd Kevin April 29, 2016 May 9, 2016 Le Roy Gillam, minister Independents Declared Beryl Billiot, restaurateur and candidate for governor in 2015 Troy Hebert, former commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and former state senatorhttp://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2016/01/28/reports-former-atc-commissioner-run-senate/79474802/ Former ATC commissioner announces run for senate The Daily Advertiser Dickerson Seth January 28, 2016 January 29, 2016 Bob Lang, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 and candidate for governor in 2011 Kaitlin Marone, stand-up comedianhttp://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2016/07/20/former-arkansan-seeks-us-senate-seat-in-louisiana Former Arkansan seeks U.S. Senate seat in Louisiana Arkansas Times Brantley Max July 20, 2016 July 20, 2016 Gregory Taylor, unemployed janitorhttp://wrkf.org/post/no-shortage-louisiana-candidates-us-senate#stream/0 No Shortage of Louisiana Candidates for U.S. Senate WRKF Lincoln Sue July 22, 2016 July 22, 2016 Arden Wells, perennial candidate Jungle primary Debates Dates Location Kennedy Campbell Boustany Fayard Fleming Duke LinkOctober 18, 2016Ruston, LouisianaParticipantParticipantParticipantParticipantParticipantNot invitedFull debateNovember 2, 2016New Orleans, LouisianaParticipantParticipantParticipantParticipantParticipantParticipantFull debate Endorsements Charles Boustany Individuals Mark Abraham, state representative Bret Allain, state senatorhttp://charlesboustany.com/boustany-endorsed-louisiana-state-legislators/ Boustany Endorsed by Louisiana State Legislators Boustany for Senate November 4, 2016 November 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161109021328/http://charlesboustany.com/boustany-endorsed-louisiana-state-legislators/ November 9, 2016 dead Stuart Bishop, state representative Chris Broadwater, state representative Steve Carter, state representative Page Cortez, state senator Jean-Paul Coussan, state representative Mike Danahay, state representative (Democrat) Paula Davis, state representative Stephen Dwight, state representative Cameron Henry, state representativehttp://charlesboustany.com/boustany-announces-key-jefferson-parish-endorsements/ Boustany Announces Key Jefferson Parish Endorsements Boustany for Senate November 2, 2016 November 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161109021331/http://charlesboustany.com/boustany-announces-key-jefferson-parish-endorsements/ November 9, 2016 dead Ronnie Johns, state senator Nancy Landry, state representative Tanner Magee, state representative Dan Morrish, state senator Newell Normand, Jefferson Parish sheriffhttp://charlesboustany.com/jefferson-parish-sheriff-newell-normand-endorses-boustany/ Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand Endorses Boustany Boustany for Senate November 3, 2016 November 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161109021053/http://charlesboustany.com/jefferson-parish-sheriff-newell-normand-endorses-boustany/ November 9, 2016 dead Abhay Patel, businessman and former candidate for the United States Senatehttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/10/louisiana_senate_race_abhay_pa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20161021131514/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/10/louisiana_senate_race_abhay_pa.html dead October 21, 2016 Louisiana Senate race: Abhay Patel drops out, endorses Charles Boustany The Times-Picayune October 20, 2016 Barrow Peacock, state senator Julie Stokes, state representative Michael Strain, Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestryhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/07/27/ag-commissioner-strain-endorses-boustany-senate/87606882/ Ag Commissioner Strain endorses Boustany for Senate The News-Star Hilburn Greg July 28, 2016 July 29, 2016 Jerome Zeringue, state representative Newspapers Baton Rouge Business Reporthttps://www.businessreport.com/politics/publisher-endorsements-boustany-graves-gissel Publisher: Endorsements for Boustany, Graves and Gissel Baton Rouge Business Report October 26, 2016 The Daily Advertiserhttp://www.theadvertiser.com/story/opinion/editorial/2016/10/16/us-senate-charles-boustany/91960414/ For US Senate: Charles Boustany The Daily Advertiser October 16, 2016 Gambithttp://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/commentary-our-endorsements/Content?oid=3050229 Commentary: Our endorsements Gambit October 24, 2016 October 28, 2016 October 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028085134/http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/commentary-our-endorsements/Content?oid=3050229 dead Louisiana State Newspapers (a newspaper company) The Times-Picayunehttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/10/charles_boustany_endorsement.html#incart_river_home https://web.archive.org/web/20161018055409/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/10/charles_boustany_endorsement.html#incart_river_home dead October 18, 2016 Charles Boustany's political experience would benefit Louisiana in the Senate: Editorial The Times-Picayune October 15, 2016 Foster Campbell Individuals Sidney Barthelemy, former mayor of New Orleanshttp://www.fostercampbell2016.com/news-and-press/2016/9/12/new-orleans-community-leaders-unite-behind-foster-campbell-for-us-senate New Orleans Community Leaders Unite Behind Foster Campbell for U.S. Senate Foster Campbell for U.S. Senate September 12, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160917105739/http://www.fostercampbell2016.com/news-and-press/2016/9/12/new-orleans-community-leaders-unite-behind-foster-campbell-for-us-senate September 17, 2016 dead Wesley T. Bishop, state senator Lambert Boissiere III, Public Service commissioner Lambert Boissiere Jr., 1st City Court constable, former New Orleans city councilman and former state senator Larry Carter, United Teachers of New Orleans John Bel Edwards, governor of Louisianahttp://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/apr/02/edwards-tells-democrats-hes-supporting-campbell/ Edwards tells Democrats he's supporting Campbell for Senate Associated Press The San Diego Union-Tribune September 22, 2016 Nick Felton, New Orleans Firefighter Association IAFF Local 632 James Gray, New Orleans city councilman Tiger Hammonds, Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, former New Orleans councilwoman Juan LaFonta, former state representative Arthur Morrell, Orleans Parish Criminal Court clerk and former state representative Irma Muse Dixon, former Public Service commissioner and former state representative Organizations Algiers Political Action Committee Black Organization for Leadership Development (BOLD)http://www.fostercampbell2016.com/news-and-press/2016/8/11/campbell-accepts-endorsement-of-bold-im-humbled-to-stand-with-this-historic-civic-organization Campbell Accepts Endorsement of BOLD: "I'm Humbled to Stand with This Historic Civic Organization." Foster Campbell for U.S. Senate August 11, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160917105219/http://www.fostercampbell2016.com/news-and-press/2016/8/11/campbell-accepts-endorsement-of-bold-im-humbled-to-stand-with-this-historic-civic-organization September 17, 2016 dead Carpenters & Piledrivers Local #1846 Construction Craft Laborers Local #99 District Council 80, Local Union #1244 Glaziers District Council 80, Local Union #1244 Painters, Wall-Coverers & Drywall Finishers Electrical Workers Local Union #130 International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 53 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local 37 International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 6 Iron Worker Local Union #58 Louisiana AFL–CIOhttp://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/07/28/afl-cio-endorses-campbell-senate-race/87670748/ AFL-CIO endorses Campbell in Senate race The News-Star Hilburn Greg July 28, 2016 July 29, 2016 Louisiana Federation of Teachershttp://www.fostercampbell2016.com/news-and-press/2016/9/7/lft-endorses-foster-campbell-for-us-senate LFT Endorses Foster Campbell for U.S. Senate Foster Campbell for U.S. Senate September 7, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160917105842/http://www.fostercampbell2016.com/news-and-press/2016/9/7/lft-endorses-foster-campbell-for-us-senate September 17, 2016 dead Millwrights Local Union #729 NOEL Operating Engineers Local #406 Plasterers' & Cement Masons' Local Union #567 Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #60 Road Sprinkler Fitters Local #669 Roofers & Waterproofers #317 Sheet Metal Worker Local #214 New Orleans Area Teamsters Local Union 270 TIPS David Duke Individuals Mark Dankof, Lutheran pastor from Texashttps://www.jpost.com/International/Lutheran-pastor-says-Jews-to-blame-for-destroying-Christian-values-after-US-approves-gay-marriage-407353 Lutheran pastor says Jews to blame for destroying Christian values after US approves gay marriage The Jerusalem Post September 22, 2016 and Constitution Party candidate for the U.S. Senate in Delaware in 2000http://www.markdankof.com MarkDankof.com -- Mark Dankof's America September 22, 2016 James Edwards, talk radio hosthttps://twitter.com/JamesEdwardsTPC James Edwards (@JamesEdwardsTPC) Twitter September 22, 2016http://www.thepoliticalcesspool.org/jamesedwards/prominent-black-memphian-praises-david-duke JAMES EDWARDS » Blog Archive Prominent black Memphian praises David Duke - JAMES EDWARDS The Political Cesspool September 22, 2016 Brad Griffin, white nationalisthttps://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2016/07/22/former-klan-leader-david-duke-announces-us-senate-bid Former Klan Leader David Duke Announces U.S. Senate Bid Southern Poverty Law Center September 22, 2016 Jeff Rense, talk radio hosthttp://www.rense.com rense.com rense.com September 22, 2016 Organizations Australia First Partyhttps://twitter.com/austfirstparty Australia FirstParty (@AustFirstParty) Twitter September 22, 2016 National Socialist Movement, Neo-Nazi organization Caroline Fayard Individuals James Carville, political consultanthttp://www.carolinefayard.com/press/release-legendary-consultant-james-carville-endorses-caroline-fayard-senate Legendary Consultant James Carville Endorses Caroline Fayard for Senate June 28, 2016 July 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160702054523/http://www.carolinefayard.com/press/release-legendary-consultant-james-carville-endorses-caroline-fayard-senate July 2, 2016 dead mdy-all Mary Landrieu, former United States senator from Louisianahttp://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/article_24c1a4dc-924b-11e6-b95e-1b4016564008.html Former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu endorses Caroline Fayard The Advocate Crisp Elizabeth October 14, 2016 October 29, 2016 Mitch Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans and former lieutenant governor of Louisianahttp://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/09/2016_louisiana_senate_race_may.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160916183354/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/09/2016_louisiana_senate_race_may.html dead September 16, 2016 New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu backs Caroline Fayard in Louisiana Senate race Rainey Richard September 12, 2016 The Times-Picayune September 13, 2016 Organizations Alliance For Good Governmenthttp://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/stephanie_grace/article_2730a8c4-5f12-11e6-bba3-d3d18c646292.html Grace Notes: Highs and lows from Alliance for Good Government Senate forum Stephanie Grace Democrats for Education Reform Louisianahttp://www.carolinefayard.com/press/release-democrats-education-reform-endorse-caroline-fayard-us-senate Democrats for Education Reform Endorse Caroline Fayard for U.S. Senate Caroline Fayard for U.S. Senate August 25, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160921192333/http://www.carolinefayard.com/press/release-democrats-education-reform-endorse-caroline-fayard-us-senate September 21, 2016 dead mdy-all Independent Democratic Electors Associationhttp://ideaofneworleans.org/endorsements.html Independent Democratic Electors Association (New Orleans) October 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161006173457/http://ideaofneworleans.org/endorsements.html October 6, 2016 dead Independent Women's Organization New Orleanshttp://iwoneworleans.org/endorsements Independent Women's Organization New Orleans New Orleans Coalitionhttp://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-New-Orleans-Coalition-Announces-Endorsements-for-the-Fall-Elections-.html?soid=1011087220895&aid=A1zxVB6Ecn4 The New Orleans Coalition Announces Endorsements for the Fall Elections John Fleming Individuals Gary Bauer, founder and chairman of Campaign for Working Families, former president of the Family Research Council and candidate for President in 2000http://www.flemingforla.com/working_families_pac Working Families PAC Endorsement Fleming for Louisiana February 17, 2016 February 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160220221242/http://www.flemingforla.com/working_families_pac February 20, 2016 dead mdy-all William G. Boykin, retired Army lieutenant general and executive vice president of the Family Research Councilhttp://www.flemingforla.com/boykin U.S. Army Veteran Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. Boykin Endorsement Fleming for Louisiana February 19, 2016 February 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160225025144/http://www.flemingforla.com/boykin February 25, 2016 dead mdy-all Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas and candidate for president in 2016tedcruz 791764178314813440 October 27, 2016 I'm proud to endorse @flemingforla and urge all Louisianans to support his campaign: https://johnfleming.nationbuilder.com/donate https://www.facebook.com/tedcruzpage/photos/a.495661567463.299907.69983322463/10154580199972464/ ... Jim Jordan, U.S. representative (OH-04) and chairman of the House Freedom Caucushttp://www.flemingforla.com/jim_jordan Congressman Jim Jordan Endorsement Fleming for Louisiana February 22, 2016 February 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160225032504/http://www.flemingforla.com/jim_jordan February 25, 2016 dead mdy-all Mike Lee, U.S. senator from Utahhttp://www.flemingforla.com/lee Senator Mike Lee endorses Fleming for Senate Fleming for Louisiana October 24, 2016 October 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161030142904/http://www.flemingforla.com/lee October 30, 2016 dead mdy-all Penny Nance, CEO and president of Concerned Women for America Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, former state representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2002 Willie Robertson, TV personalityhttp://www.flemingforla.com/robertson Fleming Earns the Endorsement of the Bossier Republican Parish Executive Committee Willie Robertson endorses Fleming for Senate October 25, 2016 October 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161030141520/http://www.flemingforla.com/robertson October 30, 2016 dead mdy-all Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania and candidate for president in 2012 and 2016http://www.flemingforla.com/santorum_endorsement Rick Santorum Endorsement Fleming for Louisiana March 14, 2016 April 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160420085743/http://www.flemingforla.com/santorum_endorsement April 20, 2016 dead mdy-all Organizations Bossier Parish Republican Partyhttp://www.flemingforla.com/brpec Fleming Earns the Endorsement of the Bossier Republican Parish Executive Committee Fleming for Louisiana August 29, 2016 October 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161023055840/http://www.flemingforla.com/brpec October 23, 2016 dead mdy-all Campaign for Working Families Citizens Unitedhttp://thehayride.com/2015/12/citizens-united-endorses-fleming-immediately-after-he-announces-his-senate-run Citizens United Endorses Fleming Immediately After He Announces His Senate Run The Hayride McKay Scott December 8, 2015 February 28, 2016 Club for Growthhttp://www.clubforgrowth.org/candidate/john-fleming John Fleming Club for Growth May 3, 2016 July 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160705082628/http://www.clubforgrowth.org/candidate/john-fleming/ July 5, 2016 dead Concerned Women for Americahttp://www.flemingforla.com/cwpac_endorsement CWPAC Endorses Dr. John Fleming for U.S. Senate in Louisiana Fleming for Louisiana February 3, 2016 February 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306220415/http://www.flemingforla.com/cwpac_endorsement March 6, 2016 dead mdy-all Family Research Council FreedomWorkshttp://www.flemingforla.com/freedom_works FreedomWorks endorses Fleming for Senate Fleming for Louisiana October 22, 2016 October 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161030143926/http://www.flemingforla.com/freedom_works October 30, 2016 dead mdy-all National Organization for Marriagehttp://www.nomblog.com/41169 NOM Endorses Dr. John Fleming for US Senate in Louisiana October 14, 2016 October 22, 2016 October 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161023052251/http://www.nomblog.com/41169/ dead Rapides Parish Republican Partyhttp://www.flemingforla.com/rapides Fleming Earns Endorsement of the Rapides Republican Parish Executive Committee Fleming for Louisiana August 26, 2016 October 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161023060122/http://www.flemingforla.com/rapides October 23, 2016 dead mdy-all Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fundhttp://www.flemingforla.com/teapartypatriots Tea Party Patriots endorses Fleming for Senate Fleming for Louisiana October 26, 2016 October 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161030144010/http://www.flemingforla.com/teapartypatriots October 30, 2016 dead mdy-all John Neely Kennedy Individuals Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish presidenthttp://kennedy.redstick.com/blog.cfm?post=44 St. Tammany Parish Elected Officials Unite to Endorse John Kennedy for U.S. Senate John Kennedy for U.S. Senate Timothy Burns, former state representative Lane Carson, former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Billy Chandler, former state representativehttp://kennedy.redstick.com/blog.cfm?post=55 More than 120 Elected Officials Endorse John Kennedy for U.S. Senate John Kennedy for U.S. Senate Patrick Connick, state representativehttp://kennedy.redstick.com/blog.cfm?post=53 John Kennedy Announces Jefferson Parish Endorsements John Kennedy for U.S. Senate Jack Donahue, state senator Reid Falconer, state representative Robert Faucheux, former state representative (Democratic) Jimmy Fitzmorris, former lieutenant governor of Louisiana (Democratic) Franklin Foil, state representative Murphy J. Foster, Jr., former governor of Louisiana and state senatorhttp://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/politics/elections/state/2016/08/01/mike-foster-endorses-john-kennedy-us-senate-race/87938276 Mike Foster endorses John Kennedy The Alexandria Town Talk August 3, 2016 James Garvey, BESE member Paul Hollis, state representative Gary Jones, BESE member Rick Nowlin, Natchitoches Parish presidenthttp://kennedy.redstick.com/blog.cfm?post=51 Natchitoches Parish President Rick Nowlin Endorses John Kennedy for U.S. Senate John Kennedy for U.S. Senate Kevin Pearson, state representative Henry "Tank" Powell, former state representative Dee Richard, state representativehttp://kennedy.redstick.com/blog.cfm?post=43 Release: Terrebonne Parish President Michel Claudet and State Representative Dee Richard Endorse John Kennedy for U.S. Senate John Kennedy for U.S. Senate Buddy Roemer, former governor of Louisiana and U.S. representative (LA-04)http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2016/07/27/former-gov-roemer-endorses-kennedy-senate/87627784 Former Gov. Roemer endorses Kennedy for Senate The Monroe News-Star Hilburn Greg July 27, 2016 July 29, 2016 Chas Roemer, former BESE member John Schroder, state representative Kirk Talbot, state representative Ned Thomas, Washington Parish presidenthttp://kennedy.redstick.com/blog.cfm?post=48 Washington Parish Elected Officials Join Together to Endorse John Kennedy for U.S. Senate John Kennedy for U.S. Senate Jim Tucker, former Louisiana House Speaker Organizations Grant Parish Republican Partyhttp://kennedy.redstick.com/blog.cfm?post=47 Kennedy Endorsed by Grant Parish Republican Party John Kennedy for U.S. Senate Rob Maness Individuals Matt Bevin, governor of Kentucky and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014The Moon Griffon Show, August 4, 2016 Ben Carson, retired Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon and former 2016 presidential candidatehttp://thehayride.com/2016/03/rob-maness-wins-another-big-endorsement Rob Maness Wins Another Big Endorsement March 31, 2016 April 2, 2016 James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and the Family Research Councilhttp://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2016/03/03/rob-maness-john-fleming-get-key-endorsements/81233516 Rob Maness, John Fleming get key endorsements The Daily Advertiser Barfield Berry Deborah March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016 Stephen L. Gunn, former state representative from Grant Parish, an IndependentThe Moon Griffon Show, August 1, 2016 Chris McDaniel, Mississippi state senator and candidate for U.S. Senate from Mississippi in 2014http://thehayride.com/2016/06/chris-mcdaniel-endorses-rob-maness-louisiana-state-newspapers-endorse-charles-boustany Chris McDaniel Endorses Rob Maness, Louisiana State Newspapers Endorse Charles Boustany Louisiana Hayride Boyd Kevin June 8, 2016 July 22, 2016 Billy Nungesser, lieutenant governor of Louisianahttp://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2016/02/03/lt-gov-billy-nungesser-endorses-rob-maness-for-u-s-senate Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser endorses Rob Maness for U.S. Senate The Advocate Crisp Elizabeth February 3, 2016 February 28, 2016 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303114851/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2016/02/03/lt-gov-billy-nungesser-endorses-rob-maness-for-u-s-senate/ dead Rand Paul, U.S. senator from Kentucky and former 2016 presidential candidatehttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/282905-rand-paul-endorses-in-la-sen/ Rand Paul endorses in La. Senate race June 9, 2016 June 12, 2016 Paul Vallely, retired US Army major general and senior military analyst for Fox Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bor0jD8sIro General Paul Vallely Endorses Col. Rob Maness for US Senate in Louisiana December 23, 2015 December 30, 2015 Organizations Republican Liberty Caucushttp://www.robmaness.com/republican_liberty_caucus_endorses_col_maness Republican Liberty Caucus Endorses Col. Maness Rob Maness for Senate June 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160809103406/http://www.robmaness.com/republican_liberty_caucus_endorses_col_maness August 9, 2016 July 22, 2016 dead mdy-all Tea Party of Louisianahttp://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2016/02/08/tea-party-of-louisiana-endorses-rob-maness-in-senate-race https://web.archive.org/web/20160209092440/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/politicsblog/2016/02/08/tea-party-of-louisiana-endorses-rob-maness-in-senate-race/ dead February 9, 2016 Tea Party of Louisiana endorses Rob Maness in Senate race The Advocate Crisp Elizabeth February 8, 2016 February 28, 2016 Polling Opinion polling for the jungle primary in the 2016 United States Senate election in Louisiana.chart Opinion polling for the jungle primary in the 2016 United States Senate election in Louisiana.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CharlesBoustany (R) FosterCampbell (D) DavidDuke (R) CarolineFayard (D) JohnFleming (R) JohnKennedy (R) RobManess (R) Other UndecidedSurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey November 1–7, 2016 982 ± 4.6% 14% 13% 3% 21% 12% 21% 6% 4%Joshua Pellerin (D) with 4% 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 31 – November 6, 2016 840 ± 4.6% 15% 14% 3% 20% 11% 21% 6% 5%Joshua Pellerin (D) with 5% 5%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 28 – November 3, 2016 646 ± 4.6% 15% 14% 3% 19% 11% 21% 5% 4%Joshua Pellerin (D) with 4% 8%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 27 – November 2, 2016 546 ± 4.6% 13% 13% 3% 21% 12% 21% 5% 4%Joshua Pellerin (D) with 4% 8%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 26 – November 1, 2016 470 ± 4.6% 13% 13% 2% 21% 12% 23% 4% 3%Joshua Pellerin (D) with 3% 9%Southern Media and Opinion ResearchSouthern Media and Opinion Research October 19–21, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 14% 16% — 12% 9% 22% — — 27%The Times-Picayune/LucidThe Times-Picayune/Lucid October 15–21, 2016 614 ± 3.0% 12% 17% 4% 12% 10% 18% 4% 7%"Others" with 5% and Joseph Cao (R) with 2% 17%University of New OrleansUniversity of New Orleans https://web.archive.org/web/20161029003231/http://www.uno.edu/cola/political-science/documents/2016-Louisiana-Survey-Report.pdf October 29, 2016 October 15–21, 2016 603 ± 4.0% 15% 15% 2% 10% 11% 22% 4% 9%"Others" with 7%, Joseph Cao (R) with 1% and Abhay Patel (R) with 1% 12%FOX 8/Mason-DixonFOX 8/Mason-Dixon October 20, 2016 625 ± 4.0% 11% 19% 5% 12% 10% 24% 3% 3%"Others" with 2%, Derrick Edwards (D) with 1%, Gary Landrieu (D), Vinny Mendoza (D), Joshua Pellerin (D), and Peter Williams (D) all with 0% 13%Market Research InsightMarket Research Insight October 17–19, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 16% 14% — 12% 7%17% — — 34%JMC Analytics (R)JMC Analytics (R) October 11–15, 2016 800 ± 3.5% 16% 25% 3% 10% 16% 16% 3% 2% 10%JMC Analytics (R)JMC Analytics (R) September 22–24, 2016 905 ± 3.3% 15% 15% 3% 12% 14% 11% 4% 1% 25%Market Research Insight September 17–19, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 12% 10% — 11% 10% 18% — — 39%Southern Media and Opinion ResearchSouthern Media and Opinion Research September 15–17, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 15% 9% 3% 11% 8% 17% 3% 7%"Others", Joseph Cao (R), and Peter Williams (D) each with 2% and Troy Hebert (I) with 1% 26%Anzalone Liszt Grove Research (D)Anzalone Liszt Grove Research (D) August 29 – September 1, 2016 605 ± 4.0% 13% 7% 3% 13% 6% 18% 4% 5%Troy Hebert (I) with 3%, Peter Williams (D) and "Others" each with 1% 31%The Hayride/Remington ResearchThe Hayride/Remington Research August 29–30, 2016 1,017 ± 3.2% 13% 16% 6% 12% 6% 27% 4% — 15%GBA StrategiesGBA Strategies June 6–9, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 11% 15% — 14% 9% 30% 6% 12%Troy Hebert (I) with 7%, Joseph Cao (R) with 3%, and Peter Williams (D) 2% 2%Anzalone Liszt Grove ResearchAnzalone Liszt Grove Research https://web.archive.org/web/20160812214806/https://lapolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RL-SEn-Quest.jpeg August 12, 2016 May 31 – June 2, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 11% 14% — 9% 7% 24% 3% – 33%Southern Media and Opinion ResearchSouthern Media and Opinion Research May 19–23, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 10% 9% — 4% 5% 32% 4% 3%Troy Hebert (I) with 2% and Eric Skrmetta (R) with 1% 32%SurveyUSASurveyUSA https://web.archive.org/web/20160814094158/http://www.johnkennedy.com/files/Mar2016.pdf August 14, 2016 March 4–8, 2016 600 ± 4.1% 10% 12% — 10% 7% 21% 6% 12%Troy Hebert (I) with 5%, Joseph Cao (R) with 4%, and Peter Williams (D) with 3% 15%Southern Media and Opinion ResearchSouthern Media and Opinion Research https://web.archive.org/web/20160814113915/http://www.johnkennedy.com/files/Feb2016.pdf August 14, 2016 February 2–4, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 10% 7% — 4% 6% 22% 7% — 30%SurveyUSASurveyUSA December 4–7, 2015 600 ± 4.1% 10% 23% — – 6% 21% 9% — 19% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottAngelle (R) CharlesBoustany (R) JohnFleming (R) JohnKennedy (R) MitchLandrieu (D) UndecidedMRIMRI December 2–4, 2015 600 ± 4.1% 24% 15% 5% 15% 30% 11%NSO Research (R-Kennedy)NSO Research (R-Kennedy) January 10–13, 2014 600 ± 4% – 13% 7% 18% 39% 23% Results United States Senate election in Louisiana, 2016Louisiana Secretary of State Official Election Results Results for Election Date: 11/8/2016 - US Senator https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/static/2016-11-08/resultsRace/Congressional Louisiana Secretary of State Republican Party (United States) John Kennedy 482,591 24.96 Democratic Party (United States) Foster Campbell 337,833 17.47 Republican Party (United States) Charles Boustany 298,008 15.41 Democratic Party (United States) Caroline Fayard 240,917 12.46 Republican Party (United States) John Fleming 204,026 10.55 Republican Party (United States) Rob Maness 90,856 4.7 Republican Party (United States) David Duke 58,606 3.03 Democratic Party (United States) Derrick Edwards 51,774 2.68 Democratic Party (United States) Gary Landrieu 45,587 2.36 Republican Party (United States) Donald "Crawdaddy" Crawford 25,523 1.32 Republican Party (United States) Joseph Cao 21,019 1.09 Independent (United States) Beryl Billiot 19,352 1 Libertarian Party (United States) Thomas Clements 11,370 0.59 Independent (United States) Troy Hebert 9,503 0.49 Democratic Party (United States) Josh Pellerin 7,395 0.38 Democratic Party (United States) Peter Williams 6,855 0.35 Democratic Party (United States) Vinny Mendoza 4,927 0.25 Independent (United States) Kaitlin Marone 4,108 0.21 Libertarian Party (United States) Le Roy Gillam 4,067 0.21 Republican Party (United States) Charles Eugene Marsala 3,684 0.19 Republican Party (United States) Abhay Patel 1,576 0.08 Independent (United States) Arden Wells 1,483 0.08 Independent (United States) Bob Lang 1,424 0.07 Independent (United States) Gregory Taylor 1,151 0.06 1,933,635 100 Maps Runoff Polling Opinion polling for the runoff 2016 United States Senate election in Louisiana.chart Opinion polling for the runoff 2016 United States Senate election in Louisiana.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKennedy (R) FosterCampbell (D) UndecidedUniversity of New OrleansUniversity of New Orleans https://web.archive.org/web/20161220075436/http://www.uno.edu/campus-news/2016/documents/UNO2016SenateRunoffPoll.pdf December 20, 2016 December 6, 2016 776 ± 4.9% 62% 33% 5%Trafalgar Group (R)Trafalgar Group (R) December 5–6, 2016 2,500 ± 2.0% 56% 40% 4%Emerson CollegeEmerson College November 29–30, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 51% 33% 16%Southern Media and Opinion ResearchSouthern Media and Opinion Research November 28–30, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 52% 38% 10%Tulane UniversityTulane University November 8–18, 2016 820 ± 3.0% 60% 40% 0%Trafalgar Group (R)Trafalgar Group (R) November 14–17, 2016 2,200 ± 2.1% 58% 35% 6%The Hayride/Remington Research August 29–30, 2016 1,017 ± 3.2% 51% 27% 22%SurveyUSASurveyUSA March 4–8, 2016 600 ± 4.1% 54% 34% 12% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnNeelyKennedy (R) CarolineFayard (D) UndecidedAnzalone Liszt Grove ResearchAnzalone Liszt Grove Research August 29–September 1, 2016 605 ± 4.0% 49% 38% 13%SurveyUSA March 4–8, 2016 600 ± 4.1% 54% 34% 12% Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidDuke (R) CarolineFayard (D) UndecidedAnzalone Liszt Grove Research August 29–September 1, 2016 605 ± 4.0% 15% 64% 21% Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CharlesBoustany (R) JohnNeelyKennedy (R) UndecidedSurveyUSA March 4–8, 2016 600 ± 4.1% 22% 50% 27% Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CharlesBoustany (R) CarolineFayard (D) UndecidedAnzalone Liszt Grove Research August 29–September 1, 2016 605 ± 4.0% 40% 43% 17% Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2016 Senate Race Ratings for November 2, 2016 https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139360 The Cook Political Report March 26, 2021 Safe R November 2, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-senate Sabato's Crystal Ball September 19, 2016 Likely R November 7, 2016 Rothenberg Political Report2016 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2016-senate-ratings-november-3-2016 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016 Safe R November 3, 2016 Daily KosDaily Kos Election 2016 forecast: The final version https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/8/1593119/-Daily-Kos-Election-2016-forecast-The-final-version Daily Kos March 27, 2021 Safe R November 8, 2016 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the Senate 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/senate/2016_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics October 28, 2016 Likely R November 7, 2016 Results United States Senate election runoff in Louisiana, 2016https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Graphical Louisiana Secretary of State - Live Election Results John Neely Kennedy Republican Party (United States) 536,191 60.65% +4.09% Foster Campbell Democratic Party (United States) 347,816 39.35% +1.68% 884,007 100% N/A Republican Party (United States) Parishes that flipped from Republican to Democratic East Baton Rouge (largest city: Baton Rouge) Tensas (largest city: Newellton) Madison (largest town: Tallulah) Parishes that flipped from Democratic to Republican Assumption (largest city: Pierrer Part) Pointe Coupee (largest city: New Roads) right 260px Swing by parish 260px Trend relative to the state by parish Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 260px Parish flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip By congressional district Kennedy won five of six congressional districts.https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::ce81ca33-09da-40a2-8803-35e9cf0a6469 DRA 2020 Daves Redistricting District Kennedy Campbell RepresentativeLouisiana 1 1st 75% 25%Steve ScaliseLouisiana 2 2nd 24% 76%Cedric RichmondLouisiana 3 3rd 72% 28%Clay HigginsLouisiana 4 4th 62% 38%Mike JohnsonLouisiana 5 5th 65% 35%Ralph AbrahamLouisiana 6 6th 66% 34%Garret Graves References Additional candidates External links John Kennedy (R) for Senate Foster Campbell (D) for Senate 2016 Louisiana United States Senate Category:David Duke