Louisiana state Rep. Julie Emerson announced Monday that she will run against U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), becoming the latest challenger in the state’s first Republican primary in 50 years.
Multiple candidates have stepped forward to try to defeat Cassidy next year, as the second-term moderate senator still faces a party backlash from voting to convict President Donald Trump four years ago.
“There’s reason to believe the future can be brighter than the past,” Emerson, 37, said in a video posted on Oct. 27. “The light is returning, the future is calling, and I’m uniquely prepared to lead America toward it.”…
Louisiana GOP State Lawmaker Announces Run Against Incumbent U.S. Senator
