2022 United States Senate election in Louisiana
The 2022 United States Senate election in Louisiana will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Louisiana.
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Incumbent Republican U.S. senator John Kennedy is running for re-election to a second term.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- John Kennedy, incumbent U.S. Senator[1]
Endorsements
John Kennedy
- Former U.S. Executive Branch Officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017-2021)[2]
Declared
- Luke Mixon, member of the U.S. Navy Reserve and former member of the U.S. Navy[3]
Publicly expressed interest
- Gary Chambers Jr., activist, candidate for Louisiana's 15th State Senate district in 2019, and candidate for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district in 2021[4]
Potential
Endorsements
Luke Mixon
- Individuals
- Katie Bernhardt, chairperson of the Louisiana Democratic Party[7]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[8] | Solid R | July 16, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[9] | Solid R | October 8, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] | Safe R | March 11, 2021 |
References
- "Sen. John Kennedy launches 2022 re-election bid: 'I will not let you down. I'd rather drink weed killer.'". foxnews.com. June 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
- Barrabi, Thomas (2021-03-06). "Trump endorses Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy in 2022 reelection bid". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- "Sen. John Kennedy draws a challenger: Navy veteran Luke Mixon".
- Gary Chambers [@GaryChambersJr] (October 6, 2021). "I want you all to hear from me first that I am seriously considering challenging @JohnKennedyLA for the U.S. Senate seat in 2022. Louisiana ranks #50 in the nation & we need leadership that cares about people more than political parties & ideology. We can & must do better" (Tweet). Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Twitter.
- Brown, Jim (2020-11-26). "A new Louisiana governor soon?". The Gazette. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- Alford, Jeremy (2021-05-18). "Senate election on deck for 2022".
- Hilburn, Greg (2021-10-05). "Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy draws first Democratic opponent, Luke Mixon, for 2022 race". Daily Advertiser.
- "2022 Senate Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- "Senate ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- "2022 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
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