Julie Emerson Enters U.S. Senate Race
Julie Emerson has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2026, challenging incumbent Bill Cassidy.
Emerson, a 37-year-old Republican from Carencro, joins a crowded field of candidates vying to unseat Cassidy in Louisiana's new closed party primary system.
Cassidy's vote to convict President Donald Trump during his impeachment trial in 2021 has made him a vulnerable target within his own party.
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Emerson has gained statewide recognition as chair of the House Ways and Means committee, where she has carried bills to overhaul Louisiana's tax code and direct public dollars to private school expenses, initiatives popular among conservatives.
UL is in dire financial straits. Losing $10 million on football a year isn’t helping.
Author's summary: Julie Emerson challenges Bill Cassidy for U.S. Senate.