Veteran state senator announces bid for Louisiana’s 5th District in Congress

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 347

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Just a day after U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow announced her plans to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a veteran state lawmaker has put his name up as her replacement in the House of Representatives.

Sen. Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge, said in a statement he intends to run for the 5th Congressional District seat, which represents Northeast Louisiana and extends southward to include parts of the state capital.

Edmonds, 69, has held a seat …

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