Rep. Julia Letlow this week announces she plans to run for Senate against current Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is up for reelection in 2026.
Rep. Letlow, first elected to the House in 2020, previously worked as director of education and patient safety for Tulane University School of Medicine. She has also served as director of external affairs and strategic communications for the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in speech communications from ULM and a Ph.D in communications from the University of South Florida.
Rep. Letlow’s announcement comes after President Trump offered an endorsement, should she decide to run.
“Highly Respected America First Congresswoman, Julia Letlow, of the wonderful State of Louisiana, is a Great Star, has been from the very beginning, and only gets better!” President Trump said on Truth Social. “I am hearing that Julia is considering launching her Campaign for the United States Senate in Louisiana, a place I love and WON BIG, six times, including Primaries, in 2016, 2020, and 2024! I know Julia well, have seen her tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and she is a TOTAL WINNER! A Proud Mother of two children, Julia is a wonderful person, has ALWAYS delivered for Louisiana, and would continue doing so in the United States Senate.”
“As your next Senator, Julia will work tirelessly to Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Support our Amazing Farmers and Fishermen, Champion Louisiana Oil & Gas, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Should she decide to enter this Race, Julia Letlow has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, JULIA, RUN!!!” President Trump concluded.
“Today, I am announcing my candidacy for the United States Senate to ensure the nation we leave our children is safer and stronger,” Rep. Letlow said. “Louisiana deserves a conservative Senator who will not waiver. I am honored to have President Trump’s endorsement and trust. Let’s Geaux!”
“Congresswoman Letlow called me this morning to say she was running,” incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said on X on Tuesday. “She said she respected me and that I had done a good job. I will continue to do a good job when I win re-election. I am a conservative who wakes up every morning thinking about how to make Louisiana and the United States a better place to live.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott both endorsed Sen. Cassidy’s reelection bid last August. However, neither have made statements since Rep. Letlow’s announcement. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, both from Louisiana, have also not made any public statements.
