ICYMI: Sen. Cassidy Launches Re-Election Campaign, Backed by Senators Thune and Scott

BATON ROUGE, LA – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) officially launched his re-election campaign on Friday, August 1st at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant - The Original in Metairie. He reaffirmed his commitment to working and winning for Louisiana. Cassidy enters the race focused on delivering results that strengthen Louisiana families, grow the economy, and advance conservative values.

The campaign launch was bolstered by endorsements from Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Tim Scott (R-SC), highlighting Cassidy’s leadership and effectiveness in the U.S. Senate.

Throughout his time in office, Senator Cassidy has prioritized issues central to Louisiana — oil and gas, infrastructure, flood protection, and health care — while maintaining a strong working relationship with President Donald J. Trump and his administration.

Here’s what they’re saying:

Shreveport Times - Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy makes major campaign announcement in one of most watches elections: “Cassidy has aligned himself closely with Trump during the president's second term in an effort to regain the support of the president's MAGA legion.”

Fox 8 - Cassidy announces reelection bid backed by high-profile local officials: “ ‘For us at the local level, we need a strong partner in Washington, D.C., to be effective here. He’s been a partner on things that make us more resilient, that will lower our property insurance and reform ridiculous FEMA Risk Rating 2.0. Those are the kinds of things I know he can help us with and help us correct,’ said Jefferson Parish Councilwoman-at-Large Jennifer Van Vrancken.”

Nola.com - Bill Cassidy formally launches reelection campaign, gets endorsements from Thune and Scott: “Cassidy also on Friday received the endorsement of Sen. John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Tim Scott, chairman of the Republican Senatorial Committee, which is the primary fundraising arm to help GOP Senate campaigns.”

The Hill - Cassidy launches Senate reelection bid while bracing for primary: “Cassidy has significant funding to draw upon. He raised $2.1 million between his campaign and joint fundraising committee, with $9 million in the bank to start the third quarter.”

KLFY - Sen. Bill Cassidy officially announces reelection campaign: “Cassidy maintains a ‘productive working relationship’ with President Trump. The president recently praised the incumbent U.S. Senate candidate at a Make America Healthy Again-related health technology event and an economy event.”

The Center Square - Cassidy launches reelection bid amid growing GOP field: “Cassidy’s campaign has also released a slate of endorsements from local leaders, including West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell, Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker, and State Sen. Patrick Connick, among others.”

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