Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow has officially entered the U.S. Senate race, as she’s seeking to win the seat currently occupied by fellow Republican Bill Cassidy. In her campaign announcement, Letlow says she wants to ensure a safe and strong nation for our children.
“I’m Julia Letlow and I’m running for the United States Senate. Because the future we leave to our children is always worth fighting for,” Letlow announced.
Cassidy says he welcomes the competition.
“If there’s something that the voter of my state and our country needs, it’s the ability to compare records between different candidates. And I will hold my record up with anybody,” Cassidy said.
Letlow has the backing of President Trump. In 2021, Cassidy voted to impeach Trump for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Letlow says she has fought alongside Trump to put America first.
“Standing up for our parents, securing our borders, supporting law enforcement, rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse that drives up inflation,” Letlow said.
Cassidy says endorsements will not decide the Senate race; he believes voters will make their decision based on a candidate’s record of getting things accomplished. Cassidy says he’ll put his record up against anyone’s in the race.
“If you judge who wins by our record of achievement for the state of Louisiana and for the United States of America, my record would not be matched by any of the others,” Cassidy noted.
Cassidy says he’s secured billions of dollars for Louisiana to improve infrastructure, including high speed internet expansion and coastal restoration. He says he’s passed legislation to end surprise medical billing, enact stronger federal laws to stop fentanyl distribution, and he sponsored the first national anti-hazing bill.